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Alabama AD Affirms Coach Nate Oats' Commitment Amid Speculation

3/29/2026

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Greg Byrne, Alabama athletic director, reassured fans about Nate Oats by tweeting, "He's not going anywhere!"
Nate Oats has led the Crimson Tide to four straight Sweet 16s and Alabama's only Final Four appearance in 2024.
Despite speculation about vacancies including North Carolina, sources say Oats was never a serious candidate.
Oats has brought unprecedented success to Alabama, despite controversy surrounding former player Charles Bediako.

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Greg Byrne, Alabama athletic director, reassured fans about Nate Oats by tweeting, "He's not going anywhere!"
Nate Oats has led the Crimson Tide to four straight Sweet 16s and Alabama's only Final Four appearance in 2024.
Despite speculation about vacancies including North Carolina, sources say Oats was never a serious candidate.
Oats has brought unprecedented success to Alabama, despite controversy surrounding former player Charles Bediako.