Nate Oats uses advice from Nick Saban and other coaches to get Alabama to its first Final Four
Nate Oats has Nick Saban on speed dial
By JOE REEDY
Published - Mar 31, 2024, 03:41 PM ET
Last Updated - Mar 31, 2024, 03:41 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nate Oats has Nick Saban on speed dial.
Yet the Alabama men's basketball coach knew he needed as much input as possible as his team was reeling heading into the NCAA Tournament.
The result? The Crimson Tide are making their first appearance in the Final Four. They have won four straight, including an 89-82 victory over Clemson in the West Regional final.
“The best team doesn’t always win because it’s a one-game elimination tournament. You’ve got to be hot at the right time. And we looked like we were not hot at the right time,” Oats said.
