Nate Oats News

Alabama Preparing for Major Basketball Recruiting Weekend

Alabama basketball has already begun shaping its 2026 recruiting class, landing two commitments in as many weeks and welcoming three very highly touted prospects to campus for official visits.

Alabama to Host 5-Star Guard Dylan Wingo for Official Visit

Nate Oats and the Alabama basketball staff have put together an incredibly strong week on the recruiting trail, adding two top 2026 prospects to the Crimson Tide's commitment list in as many days.

Top Alabama Basketball Target Moves Up Official Visit Date

Nate Oats and the Alabama basketball staff have been active throughout the summer on the recruiting trail for the 2026 class, locking in visits and extending offers to talented prospects.

Alabama HC Nate Oats names potential second fiddle to Labaron Philon in 2025-26

Nate Oats may have found his second option behind Labaron Philon going into the Alabama Crimson Tide’s 2025-26 season. Oats is entering the 11th season of his head coaching career, his seventh with the Crimson Tide.

Nate Oats Gives Timeline on Alabama Basketball Practice Facility

If you live around Tuscaloosa, Alabama, it's hard not to notice the construction taking place next to Coleman Coliseum. The project is Alabama men's and women's basketball's new practice facility, and its been in the works for quite some time.

Nate Oats Provides Update on Latrell Wrightsell Jr.'s Injury Recovery

Alabama men's basketball guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr., who ruptured his Achilles early last season, has been cleared for non-contact work and is "doing some basic basketball activities," per CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein and Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats.

What does London Jemison Bring to Alabama Basketball?

Alabama has always been thought of as a "football school," and, considering their significant success on the gridiron over the last 15 years, it makes sense – but things are changing in Tuscaloosa, where basketball coach Nate Oats has helped develop a real culture of winning on the hardwood in a loaded SEC.

Alabama’s Nate Oats sounds off on huge Arizona showdown

Alabama in the Mix for Elite 2026 Guard Colben Landrew

Nate Oats and the Alabama basketball staff received a bit of good news this week as one of the top guard prospects in the 2026 recruiting class named the Crimson Tide among his top schools and lined up a visit to Tuscaloosa.

Nate Oats Assigns New Role to Alabama Basketball Legend

Alabama men's basketball head coach Nate Oats announced the hiring of Erwin Dudley as special assistant to the head coach on Tuesday. Dudley spent the last two seasons as a graduate assistant for the Crimson Tide after one of the most decorated playing careers in school history from 2000-03.

Alabama to Host 5-Star Guard Ikenna Alozie for Fall Visit

Earlier in the month, Nate Oats and the Crimson Tide lined up an official visit with 5-star guard target Caleb Holt, who is originally from Huntsville, Alabama, but is spending his senior season at Prolific Prep in Florida.

Nate Oats offers Alabama football 5-Star TE target

Ahmad Hudson reported an offer from Alabama basketball on Friday. Hudson attends Ruston High School in Ruston, Louisiana, and he currently garners a five-star rating from multiple recruiting sites as a 2027 football prospect.

Alabama Basketball Finalizing Three-Game Series With South Florida

Alabama men's basketball will face South Florida in a three-game series with the first coming in December, per Rocco Miller. "NEWS: Alabama and South Florida have finalized a three-year series beginning in Tuscaloosa on December 17th," Miller wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).

2026 5-Star SG Caleb Holt Visiting Tuscaloosa this Fall

While the Alabama football team has undoubtedly put together an impressive summer on the recruiting trail, Nate Oats and the Crimson Tide basketball team have begun to pick up some steam as well with the 2026 class.

Nate Oats Gives Summer Update on Alabama Guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr.

Alabama men's basketball recently tipped off its summer training program, and although Crimson Tide guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. received his medical redshirt after rupturing his Achilles on Nov.

How Many 2025 NBA First-Round Draft Picks Did Alabama Face?

Alabama men's basketball head coach Nate Oats loves a challenge. The Crimson Tide has had the toughest strength of schedule in the country for back-to-back years.

Alabama to Host Five-Star Shooting Guard on Tuesday

The Alabama Crimson Tide under head coach Nate Oats have been a top ranked team in college basketball over recent years. His ability to coach, recruit, and develop the young men on his rosters translates to deep runs in the NCAA Tournament, and the goal of cutting down the nets to close the season.

Alabama fans are rightfully concerned about Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats' latest comments

Alabama Crimson Tide fans are a little concerned after some comments from head basketball coach Nate Oats this week.  Oats appeared on The Paul Finebaum

Alabama, Nate Oats Suffer Bad Transfer Portal News on Saturday

The Alabama Crimson Tide and head coach Nate Oats put together another successful season during the 2024-25 campaign. They were able to make a run all the way to the Elite Eight before being knocked out by Cooper Flagg and the Duke Blue Devils by a final score of 85-65.

Nate Oats Sends Strong Message After Alabama's Elite Eight Loss to Duke in the NCAA Tournament

The No. 2 seed Alabama Crimson Tide went from delivering one of the greatest shooting performances in the Sweet 16 against BYU, scoring 113 points, to only putting up 65 against Duke, with their leading scorer, Mark Sears, contributing just six points on 2-for-12 shooting.

Nate Oats had brutally honest take on Alabama losing to Duke

Alabama men’s basketball head coach Nate Oats did not hide his frustration Saturday after his team got eliminated from the NCAA Tournament. The Crimson Tide were outclassed by the Duke Blue Devils 85-65 in their Elite Eight clash at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.