Alabama entered the 2024 NCAA tournament as a 4 seed. On March 30, 2024, Oats led the Crimson Tide to a victory of 89-82 over the Clemson Tigers and secured Alabama's first Final Four appearance in the program’s history.

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.

No. 4 Alabama defeated No. 14 Mississippi State, 88-84, on Wednesday night in Starkville. After the Crimson Tide prevailed in the top-15 test on the road, Alabama head coach Nate Oats spoke to reporters at Humphrey Coliseum. Below is everything Oats said following the win.

Oats and the Crimson Tide have risen to the challenge as Alabama has 18 AP Top 25 wins including defeating the No. 1 team in the country twice during the 2022-23 season, becoming the first team since 1965-66 (Duke) with multiple wins over the AP No. 1 team before the New Year.

4 days ago · Here's what Nate Oats said after Alabama's win over LSU on Saturday. Here's what Nate Oats said after Alabama's win over LSU on Saturday. ... 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats directs his team during the first half against the LSU Tigers at Coleman Coliseum. | Photo: Will McLelland-Imagn Images. Terms of ...

Mar 18, 2024 · The Crimson Tide drew a No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will play its first game on Friday against Charleston. Oats wasn’t the only Alabama coach to get his deal approved.

Apr 6, 2024 · After the Crimson Tide lost in the SEC Tournament, marking three losses in its last four games, Oats turned to an Alabama coaching legend for advice: Nick Saban. Saban told him about “the next” mindset.

Dec 18, 2024 · Alabama head coach Nate Oats revealed that he plans on cutting down his rotation prior to SEC play.

Mar 31, 2024 · It looked like it could work when Alabama missed 12 of its first 13 shots from 3-point range. When the Crimson Tide fell behind by 13 points early against a sturdy, experienced defensive crew.

Nate Oats is the head men's basketball coach for the Alabama Crimson Tide of the SEC. Oats was previously the head coach at Buffalo.