After finishing his playing career at Maranatha Baptist, Oats became a member of the team's coaching staff in 1997, where he remained until 2000. He then served as an assistant men's basketball coach for the Division-III University of Wisconsin–Whitewater.

Before coaching at Romulus, he played basketball at Maranatha Baptist University in Wisconsin where was a captain and all-conference performer, while earning his bachelor's degree in Math Education. Oats went on to become an assistant coach at Maranatha from 1997 to 2000.

Nate Oats. Born: October 13, 1974. Alma Mater: Maranatha Baptist (1997) Career Record (major schools): 10 Years, 230-100, .697 W-L% Schools: Buffalo (96-43) and Alabama (134-57) Conference Champion: 4 Times (Reg. Seas.), 5 Times (Tourn.) NCAA Tournament: 7 Years (10-7), 1 Final Four, 0 Championships. More info

Oats the only coach in program history to win multiple SEC regular season and tournament championships. He has compiled a record of 117-54 (.684) in his five years at The Capstone.

Apr 2, 2024 · Here's what to know about Oats and his Wisconsin roots: Oats attended high school at Maranatha Baptist Academy in Watertown, then continued his basketball playing career at Maranatha...

Oats went on to become an assistant coach at Maranatha from 1997 to 2000. After that, he moved on to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater from 2000-02. Nate and his wife Crystal are the proud parents of three girls – Lexie, Jocie and Brielle.

Oats went on to become an assistant coach at Maranatha from 1997 to 2000. After that, he moved on to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater from 2000-02. Nate and his wife Crystal are the proud parents of three girls – Lexie, Jocie and Brielle.

Nate Oats (born October 13, 1974) Current position: Head men’s basketball coach Current team: Alabama Crimson Tide Current conference: Southeastern Conference (SEC) Buffalo record: 96-43 (.691) Alabama record: 117-54 (.684) Overall record: 213-97 (.687) Career Accomplishments: NCAA National Championships: 0

Jan 4, 2025 · Oats was a two-sport athlete at Maranatha Academy in Waterton and played wide receiver on the school’s football team. He also played football in college for two seasons at Maranatha Baptist University.