The school’s coach for men in Alabama, Nate Oats, has agreed to an extension of the contract by the end of the 2026-27 season, the school announced Thursday.
Oats also received an annual salary increase to $ 3.225 million.
“We feel we have a lot of positive momentum with our team and that the program is in the right direction,” Oats said. “Our administration is making an important statement with this expansion, as we are all working to build a successful long-term program. I know the winning history we had with Alabama basketball, and I feel we can contribute to that and an excellent stuff here.
“… it’s really a reflection of the excellent work that our players, coaches and basketball staff have done over the last two years. best chance. chance to succeed further. ‘
Oats put Alabama at the top of the SEC standings at 17-5 overall and 12-1 in conference play entering Saturday’s game against Vanderbilt. The Crimson Tide was ranked 8th in the AP poll and is currently projected as a 2-seeded in the NCAA Tournament.
The Tide had a ten-game winning streak earlier in the season.
Athletic director Greg Byrne has hired Oats to replace Avery Johnson after the 2018-19 season. Oats have spent the previous four years in Buffalo, leading the Bulls to three NCAA tournaments and two first-round wins.
“We had high expectations when we hired Coach Oats,” Byrne said. “He has exceeded expectations, and we want to ensure that he is compensated below the top half of the SEC. We have introduced buyout measures that show the long – term commitment between both parties.
“Coach Oats and his staff built a comprehensive program that maximized the experience of our student athlete, significantly increased interest in Alabama Basketball with future recruits, and presented a product that excited our fan base.”
Alabama led 16-15 in the Oats’ first season at the helm.