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 .

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 time in Tuscaloosa.

Mar 18, 2024 · Alabama basketball head coach Nate Oats received a healthy raise on Monday, when the UA board of trustees compensation committee approved his new contract. Oats will make a $5 million salary in...

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.

Jan 26, 2025 · Legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden famously said that when it comes to motivating players, the bench is a coach's best friend. Alabama coach Nate Oats wasn't even a year old when Wooden ...

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

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.

Mar 31, 2024 · LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nate Oats has Nick Saban on speed dial. Yet the Alabama men’s basketball coach knew he needed as much input as possible as his team was reeling heading into the NCAA Tournament. The result? The Crimson Tide are making their first appearance in the Final Four.

Mar 18, 2024 · TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – University of Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne announced head men's basketball coach Nate Oats and the University have agreed to a raise and contract extension, which was approved Monday by The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees Compensation Committee.

Oct 10, 2024 · Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats is beaming over the talented roster the UA coaching staff has assembled for his sixth season with the Crimson Tide, and he's aware expectations are high...