It is not easy to win, as in win big, for Alabama basketball. There are reasons why, of which there is little consensus. Is it an old arena, not being a ‘basketball school’ or that in-state basketball talent has weakened? It could be any one of those reasons or any combination of them, including all three.
Rather than adding to the frequent debate on those issues, understanding less discussed aspects of the program is worthwhile. What Nate Oats can achieve is unknown after one season. What Nate Oats inherited with the Alabama basketball job can be defined.
Ultimately, Nate Oats will recruit well enough to win with his system.