re: Oats has taken Alabama to a Sweet 16 or better 5 out of the last 6 seasons now

shamelessly dropping a post i just made in another thread here:

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