Alabama Extends Oats, Makes Him One of Top 5 Highest-Paid Coaches

Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne announced that Nate Oats has received a new deal that extends his tenure through the 2031‑32 season and will make him one of the top five compensated men’s basketball coaches in the country, with an annual salary expected to exceed $6 million.

The extension follows Oats’ leadership of the Crimson Tide to six straight NCAA tournaments and a Final Four appearance, cementing his status as a top recruiter and strategist in college basketball.