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Nate Oats reflects on Ryan Pannone's influence ahead of matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 7:07 PM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Nate Oats reflects on Ryan Pannone's influence ahead of matchup
Summary

Nate Oats will face former assistant Ryan Pannone, now head coach at Arkansas State, on November 6 during Alabama basketball's second game of the season. Pannone contributed significantly to Alabama's offensive strategies during his tenure, particularly in creating effective scoring opportunities. Alabama's scoring averages reached over 90 points in both seasons he was present, helping the Crimson Tide to a Final Four and an Elite Eight appearance in 2024 and 2025. With Pannone at the helm of Arkansas State, the team opened its season with a narrow victory over Toledo. This matchup marks a return to Coleman Coliseum for Pannone, where he will implement his ideas influenced by Oats.

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  • •Oats and Pannone will meet on November 6 in Alabama.
  • •Pannone guided Alabama to its first Final Four in 2024.
  • •Alabama averaged over 90 points per game with Pannone's input.
  • •Arkansas State won its season opener against Toledo.
  • •Pannone succeeded former Alabama assistant Bryan Hodgson at Arkansas State.
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  • 7:07 PMYahoo Sports — Nate Oats hired Ryan Pannone to make him 'better,' and impact remains on Alabama basketball
What they're saying
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Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats is known to schedule his former staffers, but Arkansas State coach Ryan Pannone's impact remains with the Tide.

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