Cecil Hurt and Ben Jones sit down to discuss the start of Nate Oats' tenure at Alabama. The new basketball coach convinced Kira Lewis Jr. and John Petty to remain in Tuscaloosa and has assembled his first coaching staff. They also discuss some of the players Oats is recruiting to finish the roster out, including Trendon Watford and graduate transfer possibilities.

<p>Cecil Hurt and Ben Jones sit down to discuss the start of Nate Oats' tenure at Alabama. The new basketball coach convinced Kira Lewis Jr. and John Petty to remain in Tuscaloosa and has assembled his first coaching staff. They also discuss some of the players Oats is recruiting to finish the roster out, including Trendon Watford and graduate transfer possibilities.</p>

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