Nate Oats signs contract extension with Alabama to make him one of NCAA's highest-paid coaches

Posted Apr 5, 2026
Nate Oats has signed a contract extension with Alabama men’s basketball, Alabama announced Sunday. The deal will make him one of the top-five highest-paid coaches in college basketball. Because the deal hasn’t been approved yet, contract details have not been revealed. The decision to retain Oats comes at a time where the North Carolina job is open. (On3.com)

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