Alabama basketball extends Nate Oats' contract through 2027

Alabama men's basketball head coach Nate Oats agreed to a contract extension through 2027, the school announced Thursday.

Oats' extension adds three years to his current deal. The bench boss will also have his annual salary increased to $3.22 million.

"We feel like we have a lot of positive momentum going with our team and have the program headed in the right direction. Our administration is making a major statement with this extension as we all work on building a successful program for the long term," Oats said through a statement. "I know the winning history we've had with Alabama basketball, and I feel like we can add to that and accomplish great things here."

The Crimson Tide have gone a combined 33-20 in two seasons since Oats took over. That includes an impressive 17-5 record and 12-1 mark in SEC play so far in 2020-21, which has Alabama currently ranked eighth in the nation and poised to capture its first regular-season title in 19 years.