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 five years in Tuscaloosa highlighted by Alabama's first-ever appearance in the NCAA Final Four.

10 hours ago · Alabama head coach Nate Oats sends strong message following the teams loss in the Elite Eight against the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday night.

19 hours ago · Alabama men's basketball head coach Nate Oats did not hide his frustration Saturday after his team got eliminated from the NCAA Tournament.

2 days ago · Nate Oats took over as the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2019, replacing Avery Johnson, who is now a TV basketball analyst. During his time with the Crimson Tide, Oats helped transform ...

2 days ago · Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats previewed the matchup with Duke in the Elite Eight in March Madness. Here's everything Oats said.

Mar 20, 2025 · Nate Oats' success with Alabama basketball can be connected back to his first season at Buffalo, when he led the Bulls to March Madness. Here's an inside look at that season.

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 five years in Tuscaloosa highlighted by Alabama's first-ever appearance in the NCAA Final Four.

Dec 22, 2024 · In 2019, Oats was hired to be the head coach of the Crimson Tide. Oats went on to transform Alabama’s basketball. Oats’ page on the Alabama website calls his style of play …

2 days ago · Mar 26, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats during a practice session in preparation for an East Regional semifinal game against the Brigham Young Cougars at ...