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Nate Oats signs new five year deal with Buffalo

Tremendous first season leads to a conference title and now a new contract for the head man of Bulls hoops

The Buffalo Bulls and head men's basketball coach Nate Oats have agreed on a new five-year contract, Director of Athletics Allen Greene announced on Wednesday. The new deal will keep Oats on the UB sidelines through the 2020-21 season.

"Nate's first year at the helm was an overwhelming success. The efforts of he and his staff continue to elevate our program on the national stage," said Greene. "His teams are tenacious, gritty and full of swag.