Last 10 Alabama Basketball Coaches In The History Books

• Tenure: 2019-present
• Record at UA: 101-47 (.682)
• 2x SEC tournament (2021, 2023)
• 2x SEC Regular Season (2021, 2023)
• 3 NCAA Tournament Appearances (2021-2023)

On March 27, 2019, Greg Byrne, the athletic director, appointed Oats as the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide.

His performance up to 2021 has been considered successful, with back-to-back qualifications for the NCAA Tournament.

At the end of the 2020-21 regular season, during his second season as head coach, Oats received the SEC Coach of the Year award. Additionally, the Tide secured both the SEC regular-season and tournament championships.

Before taking on the role in Alabama, he served as the head coach at the University at Buffalo.

• Tenure: 2015-2019
• Record at UA: 75-62 (.547)
• 1 NCAA Tournament Appearances (2018)

On April 5, 2015, ESPN disclosed that Avery Johnson had verbally committed to taking on the role of the new head basketball coach at the University of Alabama, succeeding Anthony Grant.

The next day, the university formally confirmed Johnson's appointment as the 21st men's basketball coach.

The former SportsCenter analyst spent four years at the University of Alabama and achieved a 75-62 (.547) record with one NCAA tournament appearance which came in 2018.

Following a first-round loss in the 2019 National Invitation Tournament, Alabama and Johnson reached a mutual agreement to part ways.

• Tenure: 2009-2015
• Record at UA: 117-85 (.579)
• SEC Western Division (2011)
• 1 NCAA Tournament Appearances (2012)

Anthony Grant became the 20th head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball team in 2009.

In Grant's debut year, the Crimson Tide achieved a 17-15 (6-10) record, securing a winning status and earning the 4th seed in the west for the 2010 SEC tournament.

By the third season, Grant led the team to the 2012 NCAA tournament, marking Alabama's first appearance since 2006.

Despite this, their tournament run was brief, facing defeat to Creighton in the opening round. Following an exit from the 2015 NIT tournament, Grant was relieved of his duties at Alabama.

• Tenure: 1998-2009
• Record at UA: 210-131 (.616)
• SEC Regular Season (2002)
• 5 NCAA Tournament Appearances (2002-2006)

Mark Gottfried guided the Tide to the SEC regular season championship in the 2001-02 season, securing their first regular-season title in 15 years.

The subsequent year saw his team make history as the first in Crimson Tide history to attain the No. 1 ranking in the AP poll.

However, during the late 2000s, his tenure at Alabama was marred by significant player injuries and disappointment. Alabama experienced consecutive losing seasons in the SEC in 2007 and 2008.

Then in January 2009. Gottfried held a meeting with Alabama Athletics Director Mal Moore and decided to resign mid-season.

• Tenure: 1992-1998
• Record at UA: 110-76 (.591)
• 2 NCAA Tournament Appearances (1994, 1995)

In 1985, David Hobbs joined Alabama as an assistant coach under Wimp Sanderson and held that role for the subsequent seven years.

After Sanderson's departure in 1992, Hobbs was promoted to the position of head coach. During his initial season, the team achieved a 16-13 record and made it to the NIT.

In the following years, specifically 1994 and 1995, Alabama secured 20-win seasons and earned spots in the NCAA Tournament.

Then in 1996, Hobbs guided UA to a 19-13 record, reaching the NIT Final Four. However, he stepped down from his coaching position at the conclusion of the 1997-98 season.

• Tenure: 1980-1992
• Record at UA: 267-119 (.692)
• 5x SEC Tournament Champion (1982, 1987, 1989-1991)
• SEC Regular Season (1987)
• 10 NCAA Tournament Appearances (1982-1987, 1989-1992)

Prior to his resignation in 1992, Sanderson devoted 32 years of his career to Alabama's basketball program.

His tenure included a year as a graduate assistant, two decades as a full-time assistant, and a remarkable 12 years as the head coach.

Throughout his leadership, Sanderson guided the Crimson Tide to an impressive record of 10 appearances in the NCAA Tournaments and six successful journeys to the Sweet 16.

Moreover, under his tenure, Alabama won five SEC Tournament and one SEC regular season.

• Tenure: 1968-1980
• Record at UA: 211-123 (.632)
• 3x SEC regular season winner (1975-1977)
• 2 NCAA Tournament Appearances (1975, 1976)

Throughout twelve seasons at the helm of the Alabama basketball program, Charles Martin (CM) Newton orchestrated a remarkable journey, steering the Crimson Tide to an impressive record of 211 victories against 123 defeats.

His leadership was instrumental in propelling Alabama to unparalleled success, securing three consecutive SEC titles in the years 1974, 1975, and 1976.

In addition to these conference triumphs, Newton's coaching prowess extended to the national stage, guiding Alabama to four National Invitational Tournament (NIT) appearances and securing two coveted berths in the NCAA tournament.

• Tenure: 1960-1968
• Record at UA: 102-104 (.495)
• 0 NCAA Tournament Appearances

Hayden Riley served as the head football coach at CHS for a duration of three seasons, starting in 1955

 In 1958, he transitioned to the University of Alabama, taking on the role of a football assistant under Bear Bryant. Known for his exceptional recruiting skills and talent evaluation, Hayden possessed an incredible ability to recall anyone's name.

His extensive network of contacts across the nation, established during his time in the Navy, greatly aided in recruiting. Additionally, he assumed the position of assistant basketball coach under Eugene Lambert.

Upon Lambert's departure in 1960, Riley was elevated to the position of head basketball coach.

• Tenure: 1956-1960
• Record at UA: 49-49 (.500)
• 0 NCAA Tournament Appearances

In April 1956, Lambert was appointed as the head coach for Alabama. During his tenure with the Crimson Tide, he guided the team to a balanced record of 49 victories and 49 losses (49-49).

In 1957, Lambert also assumed the role of head tennis coach for the Alabama Crimson Tide. However, in April 1960, he stepped down from his coaching position at Alabama to take on the role of athletic director at Memphis State.

Prior to his stint at UA, Lambert led the Razorbacks to two SEC championships and appearances in two NCAA Tournaments. Meanwhile, with the Tigers, he guided Memphis State to 87 victories and 45 defeats.

• Tenure: 1952-1956
• Record at UA: 68-2 (.731)
• 0 NCAA Tournament Appearances

John Dee served as the head basketball coach at the University of Alabama from 1953 to 1956, achieving a coaching record of 68-25 during his tenure.

In 1956, the team, known as the "Rocket 8," achieved a remarkable 101-77 victory over Adolph Rupp's Kentucky Wildcats.

The 1955-1956 squad concluded the season with an impressive 21-3 overall record and a perfect 14-0 record in the SEC, securing the Crimson Tide's highest-ever ranking at #4.

In 1956, the Crimson Tide faced a ban, rendering them ineligible for the NCAA tournament until 1975.