As Kentucky rumors swirl, Alabama's Nate Oats recommits to his alma mater

Alabama coach Nate Oats has no plans of leaving Alabama. John Calipari is reportedly leaving Kentucky to take over at the end of the season. Oats says he has no intention of leaving the Crimson Tide to take on Kentucky. Alabama coach says he is committed to the program.

Alabama men's basketball coach Nate Oats says he has no plans to leave the program. Oats has been linked to the Kentucky job since the school appeared to close. The Alabama coach says he's not leaving the program despite rumors he's leaving. Alabama coach Oats: "I'm not going to leave this time"

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats lamented at least one aspect of their Final Four loss to UConn. Oats: "Alabama's loss was a loss to the UConn Huskies" Alabama Crimson Crimson Tide lost to the Huskies in the Final Four on Saturday night.

Nate Oats uses advice from Nick Saban and other coaches to get Alabama to its first Final Four. Alabama men's basketball coach knew he needed as much input as possible as his team was reeling heading into the NCAA Tournament. Oats has Nick Saban on speed dial to get his team ready for the final four.

College basketball coach says top player looking at $250K-$300K in NIL money from larger schools to transfer. Trey Townsend was a key piece in Oakland University upsetting Kentucky in NCAA Tournament. Head coach Greg Kampe says he could be leaving for a big NIL payday.

Alabama sets new football coach Kalen DeBoer at least $87 million over eight years. School trustees also formally approve raises and extensions for basketball coach Nate Oats and AD Greg Byrne. Oats, Byrne and Byrne also get raises for basketball coaches. Alabama is set to pay new coach $87M over 8 years.

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