The Oregon Ducks came into the offseason needing to make wholesale changes after a disappointing season. The 2025-26 season marked the first losing season for the Oregon basketball program under Dana Altman's leadership.
After the disappointing year, Oregon took the roster and re-shaped it in a major way with only 1 player returning from last season. Altman turned to the Transfer Portal for the bulk of the Ducks' additions while also bringing in some exciting freshmen.
The roster appears to be set with potential moves still possible, but it'd likely bring depth to the bottom of the roster. Now that the team is set, you can get a clear picture of Dana Altman's plan, but questions do linger ahead of the season.
The 3 biggest questions facing Oregon Basketball
Is this roster good enough to compete with the Big Ten giants?
Dana Altman changed over almost the entire roster with just 1 returning player after the team wasn't nearly good enough this past season. While Altman was active, the Ducks brought in just 1 top 100 player via the Transfer Portal. The talent level may be a concern with how other schools are spending as teams like Michigan, Indiana, UCLA, and Illinois among others are all-in on their rosters.
Will the lack of chemistry hurt this group?
While the Oregon baskteball team was so bad last season that Dana Altman needed to overhaul the roster, there's also cases where you can go too far. The Ducks only return one player for 2026-27 in center Sean Stewart coming off his first season in Eugene. Dana Altman led team's have traditionally started slow before rounding into shape, but with the talent of the Big Ten, you can't afford early losses.
Can Dana Altman find a superstar in this group?
A ton of weakness can be masked by having the one player who can take over a game on either end of the court. On the surface, Oregon won't have a true superstar, but one could be found if the staff develops key pieces. The two best candidates for breakout seasons are former top recruits Jasper Johnson and Dwayne Aristode, and either taking a major leap is needed if the Ducks are going to bounce back.
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