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Alabama AD Greg Byrne Shuts Down Nate Oats Coaching Rumors: ‘Not Going Anywhere’

Despite the Alabama Crimson Tide’s recent exit from the NCAA Tournament, the rumor mill regarding Nate Oats’ future in Tuscaloosa has been working overtime.Last Thursday, Coach Oats finally weighed in, effectively dousing the speculation that he might jump ship for the North Carolina head coaching vacancy following Hubert Davis’s dismissal.On Saturday night, Alabama Athletic Director […] The post Alabama AD Greg Byrne Shuts Down Nate Oats Coaching Rumors: ‘Not Going Anywhere’ appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Nate Oats complained about Charles Bediako’s ineligibility after Sweet 16 loss

After keeping things tight in the first half, the Alabama Crimson Tide ran out of steam in the second half in its Sweet 16 matchup against the one-seed Michigan Wolverines on Friday, falling 90-77. Ultimately, the Tide didn’t have the size to match Michigan’s physicality and were significantly outrebounded. In his post-game press conference, head Read more... The post Nate Oats complained about Charles Bediako’s ineligibility after Sweet 16 loss appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Nate Oats had a lame excuse for Alabama’s loss

Alabama head coach Nate Oats offered up a rather lame excuse for the Crimson Tide’s loss to Michigan in the Sweet 16. Oats bemoaned the fact that his team got outrebounded 46-32 by Michigan in Friday’s 90-77 loss at United Center in Chicago, Ill. After the game, he told reporters that the game would have … The post Nate Oats had a lame excuse for Alabama’s loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Alabama HC Nate Oats blames Charles Bediako debacle for rebounding struggles vs. Michigan

Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats pointed to the Charles Bediako eligibility situation as a key factor in the Crimson Tide’s rebounding struggles during their Sweet 16 loss to Michigan on Friday, according to a video shared by The Field of 68 on X, formerly Twitter. Oats said Alabama anticipated having more size available but was […] The post Alabama HC Nate Oats blames Charles Bediako debacle for rebounding struggles vs. Michigan appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alabama Injury Status Updates Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against Michigan

A s the University of Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball team prepares for its Sweet 16 appearance on Friday, March 27, 2026, there are some lingering concerns about gaps in the team’s roster and rotation. Notably, the Alabama basketball program has seen some sudden departures from vital players in the early weeks of the tournament […] The post Alabama Injury Status Updates Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against Michigan appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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North Carolina set to miss out on 1 potential coach target

The North Carolina Tar Heels can apparently cross one name off their list of potential head coaches. Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne said Friday that the Crimson Tide are “working on” a new contract for current coach Nate Oats. Byrne made clear that Alabama is very pleased with the work Oats has done, and that … The post North Carolina set to miss out on 1 potential coach target appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Is Aden Holloway Allowed To Play For Alabama During March Madness? Nate Oats Tasked With Ethical Dilemma

Aden Holloway is allowed to leave the state of Alabama. That leaves head basketball coach Nate Oats with yet another moral dilemma prior to the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight. Will he allow his star point guard to play? It is not expected that the junior will play in the college basketball game against Michigan. […] The post Is Aden Holloway Allowed To Play For Alabama During March Madness? Nate Oats Tasked With Ethical Dilemma appeared first on BroBible.

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Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg Doesn’t Hold Back on Alabama Before Sweet 16 Game

In 2024, a UAB basketball star who transplanted to Michigan had no Big Ten experience for the upcoming college basketball season in Ann Arbor. So he did what any competitive veteran would do - he went to the gym and built a resume. Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg, a longtime star for ...

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Iowa State’s TJ Otzelberger latest to answer question about future amid UNC opening

Iowa State basketball can end an 82-year Final Four drought in March Madness. Head coach TJ Otzelberger has his future to address, however. The North Carolina head coaching opening has his name linked to it. Cyclones athletic director Jamie Pollard believes Otzelberger will stay. But what answer did the HC give amid the Tar Heels’ […] The post Iowa State’s TJ Otzelberger latest to answer question about future amid UNC opening appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alabama’s Nate Oats responds to North Carolina rumors

Nate Oats and No. 4 seed Alabama are set to face No. 1 seed Michigan in the Sweet 16 on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. At the same time, Oats’ name has been linked to the North Carolina opening after the program moved on from Hubert Davis. Oats was asked about his … The post Alabama’s Nate Oats responds to North Carolina rumors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Nate Oats makes commitment to Alabama basketball extremely clear

Nate Oats has been building a great program as head coach of Alabama Basketball, turning the Crimson Tide into a perennial contender every season. Alabama had another great regular season and now has the opportunity to take down the No.1 seed Michigan in the Sweet 16, which has furthered Oats’ desire to stay with the […] The post Nate Oats makes commitment to Alabama basketball extremely clear appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Key matchup Alabama must exploit to upset Michigan in March Madness Sweet 16

Alabama basketball dealt with a massive wave of adversity coming into March Madness when point guard Aden Holloway was arrested and taken away from the team right before its march to a championship. Nate Oats has been able to right the ship, however, getting the Crimson Tide to plays some of their best basketball when […] The post Key matchup Alabama must exploit to upset Michigan in March Madness Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nate Oats’ Wife Overcame Major Life Battle Over a Decade Ago

Nate Oats and his "Blue Collar Basketball" are a force to be reckoned with, leading the Crimson Tide to the top of the SEC. And of all the battles he has had to go up against on the court, the hardest one yet was the one that took place off of it. In a hospital room in October 2015, his wife, ...

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The ‘mentality’ that led to Alabama basketball’s rout of Texas Tech

As the Alabama basketball team beat the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the second round of the March Madness tournament in dominating fashion, 90-65, it garnered a positive response from head coach Nate Oats. With the Alabama basketball team looking to make noise in the 2026 NCAA tournament, Oats gave insight into the mentality that […] The post The ‘mentality’ that led to Alabama basketball’s rout of Texas Tech appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alabama Soars Into Sweet 16 With Ruthless Romp Over Texas Tech

TAMPA, Fla. — This was an outright ambush. The Alabama Crimson Tide routed the Texas Tech Red Raiders, 90-65, in an uncompetitive second-round men's NCAA Tournament game in front of 17,996 fans Sunday night at Benchmark International Arena. Seemingly nothing went wrong for Alabama, and seemingly ...

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Details emerge following Alabama guard Aden Holloway’s arrest

Following the arrest of Alabama guard Aden Holloway, prosecutors disclosed details of alleged drug transactions found on his phone. The sophomore was charged with two Class C felonies, drug possession not for personal use and failure to affix a tax stamp, each with a maximum of 10 years in jail and a $15,000 fine, reports … The post Details emerge following Alabama guard Aden Holloway’s arrest appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Alabama Grad Assigned To Basketball Star Aden Holloway’s Case Ahead Of NCAA Tournament

Alabama basketball star Aden Holloway was arrested on marijuana charges days before the Crimson Tide’s NCAA Tournament opener. His case has since been assigned to a judge with ties to the university. Holloway was arrested on Monday morning after police found a ridiculous amount of weed in his apartment. The timing wasn’t great. The Crimson […] The post Alabama Grad Assigned To Basketball Star Aden Holloway’s Case Ahead Of NCAA Tournament appeared first on BroBible.

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Why It Makes Sense That Aden Holloway Did Not Sell Marijuana At Alabama

The college basketball program at Alabama is planning to be without Aden Holloway during the NCAA Tournament after he was arrested for possession of marijuana. He was also charged with failing to affix a tax stamp. However, the 21-year-old point guard claims he only smokes. Despite what the evidence might suggest, I actually believe Holloway […] The post Why It Makes Sense That Aden Holloway Did Not Sell Marijuana At Alabama appeared first on BroBible.

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