It’s starting to look like Nate Oats took a shot at Coach K, endured the backlash, then got pissed and decided to turn Alabama Basketball into Alabama Football.
Nate Oats. My Cousin Vinny.
Nate Oats has emerged as a National Coach of the Year candidate.
One month ago today, Alabama lost at home to Western Kentucky.
It hasn't lost since.
https://t.co/QEATvo0PBCMy TEAM of The NIGHT
@AlabamaMBB ALABAMA as
@nate_oats Roll Tide kids r played super as they beat a talented LSU team 105-75 in
@SEC competition
Nate Oats was named HC nearly 2 years ago after Alabama lost to Norfolk St in the NIT.
Alabama nearly 2 years later is #16/18 in the country at 11-3 (6-0) and up 28 against LSU on the road.
Nate Oats is incredible.
Nate Oats said he was a little disappointed with the last 8 minutes of the 105-75 win at LSU.
Nate Oats: "I was a little worried going into the game that we would be a little big-headed. Our leaders made sure that didn't happen."
I’ve worked at a couple of schools know for basketball but this display of dominance is among the best I’ve seen!
@nate_oats and
@AlabamaMBB are rolling! #RollTide
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@AlabamaMBB head coach Nate Oats:
"We're still making mistakes. Averaging 15 turnovers. Guys that aren't playing particularly well that can give us a lot more. Rebounding, pretty good until the last 8 minutes. We'll do a clean-up from this game. Keep getting better."
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@AlabamaMBB head coach Nate Oats:
"Our guys are in the gym all the time. They deserve to make shots."
Nate Oats: "I think when guys are pulling for their teammates as hard as our guys are, good things happen."
“There actually is,” Nate Oats said when asked if this Alabama basketball team has another level after beating LSU and Arkansas by 30 points apiece.
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@AlabamaMBB head coach Nate Oats:
"Really can't say enough about the job Petty, Herb, Reese, Bruner, seniors, even Barnes walk-on senior has been great. Captains our scout team does an unbelievable job. 5 seniors fully locked in having a great senior year."
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@AlabamaMBB head coach Nate Oats:
"This was a first place game. If they beat us, they'd be the No. 1 seed. Playing for first place in the SEC, to see so many guys shooting well, 4 3PT before the first media timeout...we were on fire. Kinda ridiculous shooting first half."
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@AlabamaMBB head coach Nate Oats:
"Shack led our team in +/-, had a career high 8 assists."
This was like 🔥 fire on ice! Congrats to
@nate_oats & team! You are ROCKING the
@SEC🏆 breaking records, setting standards & total buy in from our team & program! #WHERELEGENDSAREMADE
https://t.co/98Q1kvm2aoOne thing I like about Nate Oats as a coach: there is no “letting off the gas.” Even when he gives the second or third stringers in, it’s 100% effort till the final buzzer. This team is up by 40 and is not quitting.
Oats spares no feelings.
"Nate Oats once, only let his team shoot threes in a high school game, just as an experiment. They won that game 627-4."
Alabama shot chart tonight. 23/43 from 3pt land. Fun team to watch. Nate Oats can coach. Wherever he goes, he'll always attract top players w/ this fun style of basketball.
https://t.co/X5MyJqy6wEWhat a night. Stellar performance from the Tide. Nate Oats has turned the corner in my opinion. #EverythingSchool
https://t.co/dM3Cr4hFXk"I think when guys are pulling for their teammates as hard as our guys are, good things happen." - Nate Oats
https://t.co/jDqiMdJ45o@Return_Of_RB Jury still out but I can tell you Nate Oats is one of the best coaches in NCAA. Knows how to get those puppies organized! And motivated!