Nate Oats discusses Alabama basketball's recruitment of eligible 2022 athletes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 9:51 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats confirmed that the Crimson Tide will not actively pursue Class of 2022 players recently granted an extra year of eligibility. Oats explained that the team's roster is nearly complete and budget constraints limit any new additions. Alabama had been linked to players like former Drake forward Isaiah Carr and ex-Michigan State center Jaxon Kohler after a federal ruling allowed these athletes extended eligibility. The program recently added Canadian center TJ St. Louis, who will join the team this fall. Oats expressed concern over the timing of the rule change and its impact on roster planning.
- •Nate Oats states Alabama's roster is effectively set.
- •Alabama will not pursue Class of 2022 athletes due to budget constraints.
- •The team recently added center TJ St. Louis before the eligibility rule change.
- •Oats highlights challenges posed by last-minute rule changes.
- 9:51 PMYahoo Sports — Nate Oats clears air on whether Alabama basketball will pursue Class of 2022 athletes
"Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats broke down the Crimson Tide's stance on pursuing players who were recently granted an extra year of eligibility.
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