Head Coach
Nate Oats
Direct contact details for this coach are not confirmed. Use the program's official athletics staff directory, linked from the ESPN program page.
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Pierre | Director, Men's Basketball Operations | jpierre@ia.ua.edu |
| Erwin Dudley | Special Assistant to Head Basketball Coach | edudley@ia.ua.edu |
| Adam Bauman | Director, Scouting and Analytics | abauman@ia.ua.edu |
| Brady Goka | Coordinator, Men's Basketball Video Services | bggoka@ia.ua.edu |
| Clarke Holter | Athletic Trainer | cholter@ia.ua.edu |
| Henry Barrera | Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach | hbarrera@ia.ua.edu |
| Amanda Branson | Director, Olympic Sport Performance Nutrition | apoppleton@ia.ua.edu |
| Steven Gonzalez | Associate Director (Men's Basketball) | sgonzalez@ia.ua.edu |
| Brittany Price | Assistant Athletics Director, Academic Programs | bprice@ia.ua.edu |
| Garrett Walker | Director, Equipment | gwalker@ia.ua.edu |
About Alabama Crimson Tide Basketball
The Alabama Crimson Tide basketball program competes at the highest level of college athletics in the Southeastern Conference under head coach Nate Oats. Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the program combines rigorous academic standards with elite-level basketball competition. The SEC represents one of the nation's most competitive conferences, providing daily challenges that prepare players for professional basketball. Coach Oats has built a program culture emphasizing player development, defensive intensity, and modern offensive principles. Alabama offers student-athletes access to world-class facilities, experienced coaching staff, and a strong support system balancing athletic and academic success. The university maintains excellent academic resources and degree programs across multiple disciplines. High school players seeking exposure to top-tier competition while pursuing meaningful education should contact the Alabama coaching staff. The program evaluates recruits who demonstrate skill, work ethic, and commitment to both basketball excellence and academic achievement.
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-08-13.