College basketball is unpredictable, but Alabama head coach Nate Oats knows how to navigate tough situations. After suffering back-to-back losses against ranked opponents, the Crimson Tide needed to bounce back.

Nate Oats has instituted a zero-tolerance policy that will get Alabama basketball players subbed out. Oats proved it against Kentucky.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— There's a new name atop the record books for most coaching wins against top 25 teams in Alabama men's basketball history.

Missouri's student section hasn't forgotten about last season's showdown against Alabama basketball. Judging by signage in the student section at Mizzou Arena, "the Antlers" hope that Crimson Tide coach Nate Oats remembers to keep his hands off opposing players.

Alabama basketball’s win over No. 17 Kentucky on Saturday came with a cherry on top for Nate Oats. He scored his 26th win over an AP top 25 team throughout his tenure as head coach at Alabama, taking sole possession of UA’s record in that department. Oats passed Wimp Sanderson, who had 25.

The Crimson Tide head coach weighs the importance of Saturday's home game against the Wildcats, as SEC Tournament and NCAA Tournament seeding are on the line.

Alabama basketball is in a far better position with Nate Oats as head coach. Oats now owns Crimson Tide history.

Nate Oats turned to his Alabama bench quicker than expected and explained why after beating Kentucky on Saturday.