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.

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 ...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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 Phoenix.

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 ...