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2017 NCAA Tournament: Which Sweet 16 coach is most capable of winning championship?

By Daniel Benjamin

Feb 27, 2017; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self embraces guard Frank Mason III (0) after he leaves the court during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won 73-63. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 27, 2017; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self embraces guard Frank Mason III (0) after he leaves the court during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won 73-63. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 19, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman reacts on the sideline late in game against Rhode Island Rams during the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman reacts on the sideline late in game against Rhode Island Rams during the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

Dana Altman, Oregon Ducks

Dana Altman, like the coaches before him, has been around a long time. The 58-year old has been a Division I head coach since 1989. He has been successful, albeit with varying degrees, at every one of his stops though what he has done at Oregon the last couple of years has been impressive.

Altman took over the Ducks from Ernie Kent, who coached the program from 1997-2010, following consecutive non-winning seasons where they totaled 24 victories. Kent led Oregon to five NCAA Tournament bids but just two in his last six seasons.

Altman is 189-95 in seven seasons with the Ducks. Altman has won 20-games in each of his seven years in Eugene, including two straight campaigns of 30-victories (the only time the program has accomplished the feat). He has led the Ducks to the postseason six times, including five NCAA appearances.

Oregon (31-5) captured their second consecutive Pac-12 regular season championship under Altman this year. The Ducks also have claimed two Pac-12 tournament crowns with Altman at the helm.

Historically, Altman’s teams press a lot and get easy buckets at the rim. This year’s squad is no different. ESPN Insider John Gasway reported that Oregon gets 42% of their shots at the rim. The Ducks rank in the top-50 in the nation in scoring, scoring defense and assists.

Prior to landing at Oregon, Altman spent 16 years at Creighton posting a 327-176  overall record. He led the Blue Jays to the postseason 13 consecutive seasons. He also has been the head man at Kansas State and Marshall.

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