Alabama hired Nate Oats because Bruce Pearl was at Auburn

Nate Oats doesn't want ESPN's 'College GameDay' to be a 'distraction' before Auburn
Nate Oats is grateful to have ESPN's "College GameDay" in Tuscaloosa for Alabama basketball's rivalry showdown against Auburn on Saturday, but wary.
What Nate Oats had to say after Alabama basketball blew out Texas with Auburn up next
The Alabama Crimson Tide took care of business and avoided a trap game against Texas. Up next? The 1 vs. 2 showdown with Auburn.
Auburn assistant: Alabama hired Nate Oats because Bruce Pearl was at Auburn
No. 2 Alabama basketball is set to play host to No. 1 Auburn basketball on Saturday at Coleman Coliseum in a historic matchup.
Auburn Tigers coach believes Bruce Pearl had role in Alabama's Nate Oats hire
Steven Pearl said his father and head coach Bruce Pearl played a role in having Nate Oats become Alabama's head coach.
Nate Oats reflects on Alabama basketball's 'brutal' stretch to end season: 'Gonna be tough'
Nate Oats said Alabama basketball's final seven-game stretch will be 'brutal' after Tuesday's win, with several ranked opponents to end the season:
Words of football legend Nick Saban echo for Nate Oats as Alabama basketball rises to No. 1
A No. 1 ranking should have "zero effect" on Alabama basketball, per Nate Oats. Nick Saban's words are helping the Tide stay in check another week.
Auburn assistant Steven Pearl says Alabama hired Nate Oats because of Bruce Pearl
Auburn assistant coach Steven Pearl says Alabama doesn't hire Nate Oats if Bruce Pearl wasn't coaching at Auburn.
Can Nate Oats make Alabama a basketball school? Or does football loom too large?
Alabama has been a football school for 100 years. Can Nate Oats make it a basketball school, too? Or has he already done it? An in-depth look.
Alabama HC Nate Oats discusses high-stakes matchup vs. No. 1 Auburn
When the Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers meet on Saturday at Coleman Coliseum, a lot more than in-state bragging rights will be on the line.
Alabama basketball’s Nate Oats sets the stage for Saturday’s Iron Bowl clash vs. Auburn
Alabama basketball head coach Nate Oats hyped up the upcoming clash with No. 1 Auburn on Saturday. The No. 2 Crimson Tide blew out the odds against Texas on Tuesday night in their 103-80 win. Meanwhile,
Steven Pearl on Nate Oats, Aden Holloway and The IBOB on The Joe Gaither Show
Did Alabama hire Nate Oats because of Auburn's success on The Joe Gaither Show | Episode 374: Feb. 14, 2025.
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Derrion Reid injury update: Nate Oats reveals chances Alabama forward plays vs. Auburn
No. 2-ranked Alabama could have some much-needed reinforcements in Saturday’s highly-anticipated 1 vs. 2 rivalry game against ...