Alabama hires Buffalo's Nate Oats as its mens' hoops coach

Buffalo head coach Nate Oats is seen on the sidelines during the first half of a second round men's college basketball game against Texas Tech in the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Buffalo head coach Nate Oats listens to a question during a news conference at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. Buffalo plays Texas Tech on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Buffalo head coach Nate Oats talks to his players during the first half of a second round men's college basketball game against Texas Tech in the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)