Every time new Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats is in a public setting, he wins over fans. Monday night was another example on the ‘Hey Coach’ radio show. The man is straight-forward, whether it is about himself, his family, his coaching style or expectations for success at Alabama. His is candid. When he speaks it is often with an uncommon mixture of being relaxed and intense at the same time.
It is easy to believe Nate Oats is a great recruiter. Smart young men who listen to him, cannot help but be impressed. Monday night, he talked about meeting with one of those smart young men, early that morning.