A few coaches have been connected to the Kentucky head coaching position that is set to become available, with John Calipari likely to accept a five-year contract to take over as Arkansas’ head coach.
One of the names linked to the position is Nate Oats of Alabama, who on Monday, before of UConn and Purdue’s national championship game, released a letter to program supporters.
Following the program’s remarkable journey to the Final Four this year, Oats made it obvious in his statement that he is devoted to the Crimson Tide. Despite being one of the most sought-after positions in the league, Oats intends to carry on building on the success he achieved in Tuscaloosa with the Wildcats.
“Bama Nation, this team and this university have my whole attention. Nothing would please me more than for the University of Alabama men’s basketball team to win its first national title. We have already accomplished a great deal here. You can be sure that as your head coach, I will pursue that goal in spite of any rumours to the contrary. Oats wrote, “Roll Tide!” on Monday.
In March, Oats agreed to a new deal with Alabama that will last until the 2030 season and supposedly come with a sizable buyout. Kentucky would owe Alabama $18 million if they attempted to entice him away from the Crimson Tide, according to AL.com.
Oats, who just completed his fifth season as the Crimson Tide’s coach, has held the position since the 2019–20 campaign. Three Sweet Sixteens and a Final Four have resulted from the team’s four straight NCAA Tournament participation under his direction.
