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Oats now has the Alabama record
Posted on 3/23/26 at 9:56 am
Posted on 3/23/26 at 9:56 am
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Posted on 3/23/26 at 10:15 am to Contra
That’s a good stat. Wimp Sanderson was a great coach.
But Oates is your best. Congrats to him.
But Oates is your best. Congrats to him.
Posted on 3/23/26 at 10:17 am to dstone12
Wimp had nice suits.
Posted on 3/23/26 at 10:36 am to navy
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Wimp had nice suits.
Posted on 3/23/26 at 10:48 am to Contra
led the program to its first ever Final Four appearance, 4 straight Sweet 16s, possible 3 straight Elite 8s if they stun Michigan Friday, and this, cements him as the best basketball coach in school history and obviously among the best in the country. Give Bama credit, they hit on this hire, struck gold. Probably won't win a natty in this sport because of their style of play but they will constantly be nationally relevant and that's what you want as a fan generally - to be in the hunt.
Posted on 3/23/26 at 10:59 am to Contra
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Oats now has the Alabama record
Oats will definitely go down as Byrne's best hire as AD by a country mile
Posted on 3/23/26 at 11:01 am to Gen Patton
Consistent Sweet 16's have always been the realistic benchmark for me and Alabama basketball. Elite Eights are nice, and Final Fours even better—but at the end of the day, these are all arbitrary distinctions if you don’t finish the job.
Of course, now we’re seeing glimpses of something more, and that raises expectations. But under Wimp, Alabama proved it could consistently get past the first weekend. There’s no reason the program should settle for less than a coach who can do the same. From there, it’s about putting yourself in position year after year—and hoping one season the stars align to break through. I won't hold my breath on that
Of course, now we’re seeing glimpses of something more, and that raises expectations. But under Wimp, Alabama proved it could consistently get past the first weekend. There’s no reason the program should settle for less than a coach who can do the same. From there, it’s about putting yourself in position year after year—and hoping one season the stars align to break through. I won't hold my breath on that
Posted on 3/23/26 at 11:03 am to Contra
Got to witness the best two coaches in the top 2 sports in my lifetime.
Posted on 3/23/26 at 11:11 am to navy
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Wimp had nice suits.
Basically a mild mannered Craig Sager.
Posted on 3/23/26 at 12:21 pm to Gen Patton
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led the program to its first ever Final Four appearance, 4 straight Sweet 16s, possible 3 straight Elite 8s if they stun Michigan Friday, and this, cements him as the best basketball coach in school history and obviously among the best in the country. Give Bama credit, they hit on this hire, struck gold. Probably won't win a natty in this sport because of their style of play but they will constantly be nationally relevant and that's what you want as a fan generally - to be in the hunt.
All he needs is a big man or two to protect around the rim. If he ever gets that to go along with the guard play he produces every season, he has a very good shot at winning it all one day.
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Posted on 3/23/26 at 12:47 pm to Gen Patton
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Probably won't win a natty in this sport because of their style of play
^What is wrong with their approach?
It’s find a layup or open 3 and shoot.
It’s very NBA oriented.
They have countered teams stepping out by becoming a good drive the basket team.
With the freedom to shoot open shots, I think portal and high school recruits would love the style.
Posted on 3/23/26 at 12:49 pm to TigerLunatik
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Wimp Sanderson
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mild mannered
unless you're his secretary.
Posted on 3/23/26 at 12:51 pm to makersmark1
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^What is wrong with their approach?
It’s find a layup or open 3 and shoot.
It’s very NBA oriented.
They have countered teams stepping out by becoming a good drive the basket team.
They typically get stopped in the tournament by a team like Duke, UConn that's just a notch better and more complete or a team that plays grind it out, in your face, physical style of ball a la Tennessee and teams like that, that's what's gotten Oats Bama teams in the past
Posted on 3/23/26 at 1:05 pm to dstone12
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That’s a good stat. Wimp Sanderson was a great coach.
But Oates is your best. Congrats to him.
Respect. There's been a lot of trash talked about Oats, but come March everybody shuts up
Posted on 3/23/26 at 2:13 pm to Bigdawgb
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Respect. There's been a lot of trash talked about Oats, but come March everybody shuts up
Oats gets a bad rap. Some people don't like it because he speaks his mind. His winning probably has a lot to do with it too. You get a combo of guy who speaks his mind + winning a lot of games and you get haters. There is usually a lot of truth in what he says, but because it's coming from him, they can't stand it. From everything I've seen/heard, most coaches like and respect Oats.
Posted on 3/23/26 at 3:25 pm to Gen Patton
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They typically get stopped in the tournament by a team like Duke, UConn that's just a notch better and more complete
Better teams win pretty often.
Duke and UConn have beaten a lot of decent teams.
I do like Arkansas as a better shot at final 4.
Acuff is a rich man’s Jalen Brunson.
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