Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats responds to UNC job rumors
Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats has emerged as a target to take over a blue blood. What he said about the chance of him leaving for North Carolina.
The buzz about Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats taking over a blue blood has begun. "It's not the first time," Oats smirked. After the firing of North Carolina coach Hubert Davis, the Tar Heels are reportedly exploring Oats, who is in his seventh year with the Crimson Tide , as a candidate to repair the program that boasts six NCAA Tournament championships.
But when Oats was asked about the rumors on Thursday, March 26, he expressed that he is looking to bloom where he is planted. "I'm not a guy that's always trying to jump around," Oats said. "The grass isn't always greener.
" WHAT TO KNOW: What is Nate Oats' salary as Alabama basketball coach after Final Four? How it ranks nationally REQUIRED READING: How Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats fashions flashy plaid jackets into sideline style Davis compiled a record of 125-54 over five seasons in Chapel Hill. His tenure included an appearance in the national title game to highlight his first year with the program.
Under Oats, Alabama has made six consecutive appearances in March Madness, tying a program record. With a second round win over Texas Tech on Sunday, March 22, the No. 4 seed Crimson Tide punched a Sweet 16 for the fourth time in a row.