Nate Oats shares latest before Alabama vs. Kentucky

Alabama went to the Final Four with abysmal defensive numbers — and Nate Oats believes Kentucky can too
If you think Kentucky is terrible defensively, Nate Oats wants you to know his Alabama team was even worse last year, a group that somehow scored 81 points in a game on seven separate occasions and still lost.
What Nate Oats had to say after Alabama basketball toppled Kentucky
Nate Oats singled out two Alabama players for getting back into the gym and putting in extra work after the Crimson Tide’s loss to Ole Miss.
Why Nate Oats and Alabama basketball are 'concerned' facing clone Kentucky offense
After Ole Miss, Nate Oats got honest about the state of the Alabama basketball as the SEC schedule heats up. Three things to know before Kentucky.
Derrion Reid injury update: Nate Oats shares latest before Alabama vs Kentucky
Derrion Reid is questionable for the game against the Wildcats, Alabama coach Nate Oats said Friday. The Crimson Tide is set to face Kentucky on Saturday (11 a.m. CT, ESPN) in Lexington, Kentucky.
Nate Oats compares Alabama basketball to Nick Saban’s best teams
Nate Oats compared Alabama basketball to some of Nick Saban’s best football teams with the Crimson Tide. Now hang on, pump the brakes. We understand Oats and Alabama haven’t won a national championship on the hardwood yet. But it’s hard not to see the Saban influence on Oats’ program following Saturday’s win.
Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats addresses Derrion Reid's injury availability
Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats addressed the injury status of freshman forward Derrion Reid ahead of UA's upcoming game at Kentucky.
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