This is not Dana Altman’s last dance, but could it be his last hurrah?
Oregon’s 66-year-old coach said recently that he “absolutely” doesn’t plan to retire anytime soon. He could be back in the NCAA Tournament next year and the year after that and every year for the next five years.
But he might not have another chance like this — a chance to eliminate a longtime rival, topple the tournament favorite, remind the sport why he’s a master of March and put the bow on a Hall of Fame career.