Alabama basketball hires Alex Accetta as director of program relations
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 9:42 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Alabama basketball announced two support staff changes on September 3, 2026, including the return of Alex Accetta to the program. Accetta, who recently married Alabama coach Nate Oats in July, will serve as the director of program relations. She previously held roles within the Alabama men's basketball operation from 2015 to 2022 before moving to a guest experience position with the Dallas Mavericks. The university also confirmed that Josh Pierre is transitioning from his role as director of basketball operations to director of player development. Pierre fills the vacancy left by Christian Pino, who departed for a recruiting coordinator position at Providence. Alabama basketball opens its 2026-27 exhibition schedule against Furman on October 8.
- •Alex Accetta returns to Alabama after a stint with the Dallas Mavericks.
- •Josh Pierre moves from director of operations to director of player development.
- •Christian Pino left the Alabama staff to join Providence.
- •Alabama plays Furman in an exhibition game on October 8.
- 9:42 PMYahoo Sports — Why Nate Oats' wife is being hired on Alabama basketball staff
- 9:29 PMYahoo Sports — Nate Oats' wife rejoins Alabama men's basketball team
- 5:32 PMCBS Sports — Nate Oats' wife and former staffer Alex Accetta hired into new role with Alabama basketball program
- 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — Nate Oats' wife hired onto Alabama basketball staff
"Alabama basketball has made two changes to its support staff, including the addition of Crimson Tide coach Nate Oats' wife. What to know.
"Alex Accetta spent 2015-22 with Alabama, and returns as director of program relations after marrying coach Nate Oats in July.
"Accetta, who recently wed Alabama coach Nate Oats, previously worked for the basketball program from 2015-22
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 9:42 PMWhy Nate Oats' wife is being hired on Alabama basketball staff
The Tide are bring back one of their own before the upcoming hoops season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 9:29 PMNate Oats' wife rejoins Alabama men's basketball team
Alex Accetta spent 2015-22 with Alabama, and returns as director of program relations after marrying coach Nate Oats in July.
- CBS SportsSep 3, 2026, 5:32 PMNate Oats' wife and former staffer Alex Accetta hired into new role with Alabama basketball program
Accetta, who recently wed Alabama coach Nate Oats, previously worked for the basketball program from 2015-22
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 4:39 PMNate Oats' wife hired onto Alabama basketball staff
Alabama basketball has made two changes to its support staff, including the addition of Crimson Tide coach Nate Oats' wife. What to know.
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