Alabama extends Oats through 2026-27 season

Alabama extends Oats through 2026-27 season


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  • Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer

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    • Graduate of University of Delaware.

Alabama guys’s basketball train Nate Oats has actually accepted an agreement expansion through completion of the 2026-27 season, the institution revealed Thursday.

Oats likewise obtained a raise to $3.225 million every year.

“We feel like we have a lot of positive momentum going with our team and have the program headed in the right direction,” Oats stated. “Our administration is making a major statement with this extension as we all work on building a successful program for the long term. I know the winning history we’ve had with Alabama basketball, and I feel like we can add to that and accomplish great things here.

” … This is truly a representation of the exceptional work that our gamers, instructors as well as basketball team have actually done the last 2 years. Now we require every one of our emphasis to be on completing this season properly as well as offering our group the very best opportunity to be successful down the stretch.”

Oats has Alabama atop the SEC standings at 17-5 overall and 12-1 in conference play entering Saturday’s game against Vanderbilt. The Crimson Tide were ranked No. 8 in this week’s AP poll and are currently projected as a 2-seed in the NCAA tournament.

The Tide had a 10-game winning streak earlier this season.

Athletic director Greg Byrne hired Oats to replace Avery Johnson following the 2018-19 season. Oats spent the previous four years at Buffalo, leading the Bulls to three NCAA tournaments and two first-round wins.

“We had fantastic assumptions when we employed Coach Oats,” Byrne said. “He has actually gone beyond those assumptions, as well as we wish to guarantee he is made up amongst the leading fifty percent of the SEC. We have actually placed acquistion steps in position that reveal the long-lasting dedication in between both events.

“Coach Oats and his staff have built a comprehensive program that has maximized our student-athlete’s experience, significantly increased interest in Alabama Basketball with future recruits and put forward a product that has excited our fan base.”

Alabama went 16-15 in Oats’ initial season at the helm.