Nathanael Justin Oats (born October 13, 1974) is an American basketball coach, currently the head men's basketball coach at the University of Alabama. Prior to Alabama, he was the head coach at the University at Buffalo.

2 days ago · Nate Oats caused a stir during Alabama basketball’s win over LSU Saturday, when he benched Mark Sears for the second half. Oats said at the time that it was a coaching decision, noting he wanted ...

3 days ago · Alabama head coach Nate Oats watches his team practice ahead of a Final Four college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. UConn plays Alabama on ...

2 days ago · Why Nate Oats benched Mark Sears. Oats started a bit of a firestorm when he chose to bench Sears, Alabama's All-American guard, for the entire second half of Saturday's sweaty 80-73 win over lowly ...

When Nate Oats was formally introduced as head men's basketball coach at The University of Alabama on March 28, 2019, he promised fans would see an entertaining, up-tempo and fast-paced style of play. And that's exactly what he has delivered during his five years in Tuscaloosa highlighted by Alabama's first-ever appearance in the NCAA Final Four.

Apr 4, 2024 · Here's a deep dive into Nate Oats' long-winding journey from growing up in Wisconsin to coaching Alabama basketball in the Final Four.

Apr 6, 2024 · PHOENIX – Alabama’s Nate Oats has hustled his entire career. Nothing was ever given to him, and he has never settled. Before coaching in the college ranks, he took a job as a math teacher and basketball coach at Romulus High School in Michigan at the age of 27.

Apr 2, 2024 · Wisconsin native Nate Oats, who has been on a meteoric rise in the NCAA coaching community, will lead Alabama to the Final Four next weekend, squaring off with No. 1 overall seed UConn in...

When Nate Oats was formally introduced as head men's basketball coach at The University of Alabama on March 28, 2019, he promised fans would see an entertaining, up-tempo and fast-paced style of play. And that's exactly what he has delivered during his five years in Tuscaloosa highlighted by Alabama's first-ever appearance in the NCAA Final Four.

Mar 16, 2024 · Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats has signed a new contract, the school’s athletic director said. Alabama AD Greg Byrne said in a social media post on Friday that Oats’ contract will go before the school’s Board of Trustees next week.