After losing all three of his assistants to head coaching opportunities this spring, the biggest challenge Nate Oats faces this offseason is filling out his coaching staff again. The Crimson Tide had one of the best staff in the country in 2022-2023, especially on the recruiting trail, so filling these jobs has been no easy task.
Alabama officially announced the addition of Austin Claunch, the former Nicholls State head coach to the staff. Claunch is a home run hire for Oats as he is only 33 years old and led Nicholls State to back-to-back regular season conference titles in 2021 and 2022. He also led the Colonels to their only NIT appearance in program history.
Claunch will be a massive piece in reshaping Alabama’s roster ahead of the 2023-2024 season after a handful of departures, including All-American Brandon Miller. On and off the court, Oats continues to show the Alabama faithful why he is the right man for the job.
Welcome to Alabama Austin Claunch!
Please welcome our newest assistant coach, @AustinClaunch05! #RollTide | #BlueCollarBasketball pic.twitter.com/M8Wr9qJ7Uk
— Alabama Men’s Basketball (@AlabamaMBB) April 18, 2023
Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow Austin Claunch and the Alabama basketball program throughout the off-season.
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