Alabama's Nate Oats lands extension, lobbies for new arena

Alabama men's basketball coach Nate Oats, who received a contract extension through 2029 on Friday, wants to see the program build off the court during his tenure.

To that extent, Oats is emphasizing the need for a new arena.

"We've got to get the money raised," Oats said Friday after his new pact was announced. "It is 100 percent a priority for (athletic director Greg Byrne), myself, the entire athletic department, the