Nate Oats: Head Basketball Coach At The University Of Alabama

Coach Mark Gottfried delves into a compelling conversation with Nate Oats, the head basketball coach at the University of Alabama. They discuss the evolving landscape of college basketball, emphasizing the impact of NIL rules and the transfer portal. Mark Sears' growth and potential in the NBA are highlighted, alongside the significance of three-point shooting and modern playing styles. Nate Oats shares insights from his coaching journey, influences like Bob Hurley Sr., and the challenges of leading a program at a football-centric school. With both coaches having experience being the head basketball coach at the University of Alabama, this is a must-watch!

1:20 - The unconventional start to your coaching career.
4:00 - Accepting the job at Romulus High School in Detroit.
6:00 - How coaching High School basketball helped you.
9:10 - Developing the 3-point shot philosophy.
14:00 - Secrets behind the 3-point shot philosophy.
19:40 - The break to enter college coaching from the Hurley family.
22:00 - Taking advantage of the breaks along the way.
23:00 - Coming to the SEC, the spotlight is on!
26:00 - Putting your system in place.
33:00 - The impact of shadowing Nick Saban.
35:00 - Lessons learned from Nick Saban.
40:00 - Adapting to the new NCAA rules with NIL & the transfer portal
47:00 - The Final Four from the stands.