Nate Oats' Wife Rejoins Alabama Basketball Staff

Alabama basketball announced two changes to its staff on Thursday, including the rehiring of Alex Accetta, who married Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats in late July.

In Accetta’s role as director of program relations, she will be reporting to executive deputy AD/chief operating officer and men’s basketball sport administrator Shane Lyons.

“Alex has an extensive background and proven success in this space at both the collegiate and professional levels,” Lyons said in a press release. “With her previous experience, she has a strong understanding of our program and what it takes to effectively operate at the highest competitive levels. She returns to Alabama basketball after four seasons with the NBA Dallas Mavericks, and we expect her professional franchise experience and insights to continue to advance all we do.”

Accetta comes to Tuscaloosa after spending time with the Dallas Mavericks working with guest experience and business operations from 2022-26. In Dallas, she directed all VIP and executive hospitality operations, overseeing end-to-end logistics for team ownership, visiting ownership groups, league executives, corporate partners and high-profile guests to deliver a best-in-class game-day experience

Prior to the Dallas Mavericks, Accetta served as the director of basketball operations for Alabama basketball. During her last stint in Tuscaloosa, she oversaw team travel and logistics, coordinated on-campus recruiting visits, home and away game ticket requests for coaches, staff, visiting recruits and their families, and served as the point-of-contact in regards to home game needs for staff and special guests.

Alabama also promoted Josh Pierre to director of player development after serving as the director of operations the last four seasons. During Pierre’s tenure, the Crimson Tide has won 109 games overall and 55 SEC contests, highlighted by the program’s first-ever NCAA Final Four appearance during the 2023-24 season. Alabama has appeared in four straight Sweet 16s since Pierre arrived to The Capstone.

Pierre has also helped develop a plethora of Alabama greats during the Nate Oats era, including Labaron Philon Jr., Brandon Miller, Mark Sears, Noah Clowney and more.

“Over the past four seasons Josh has been tremendous in his work keeping our program running at the highest level,” Oats said in the press release. “Competitive college basketball runs in his blood. I expect great things from Josh in his new role. His instincts are strong and he continues to raise the bar for our players and the program.”

Alabama Coaching Staff

Nate Oats – Head Coach
Preston Murphy – Assistant Coach (second in command, lead recruiter)
Brian Adams – Assistant Coach (primarily defense)
Chris Fleming – Assistant Coach (primarily offense)

Support Staff

Josh Pierre – Director, Men's Basketball Operations
Erwin Dudley – Special Assistant to Head Basketball Coach
Adam Bauman – Director, Scouting and Analytics
Alex Accetta – Director of Program Relations
Brady Goka – Coordinator, Men's Basketball Video Services
Clarke Holter – Athletic Trainer
Henry Barrera – Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
Amanda Branson – Director, Olympic Sport Performance Nutrition
Scotty Hollins – Team Chaplain
Steven Gonzalez – Associate Director
Brittany Price – Assistant Athletics Director, Academic Programs
Garrett Walker – Director, Equipment

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