Kentucky reportedly expressed interest in Alabama head coach Nate Oats on Monday, despite the $18 million buyout standing between him and free agency. Early rumblings suggested the 49-year-old “does not want to leave,” though the Wildcats would see where things stand regarding their own vacancy left by John Calipari. It took a matter of minutes for Nate Oats to respond to the report, releasing a statement indicating he is not interested in leaving the place he just led to its first Final Four in history. “Bama Nation, I am fully committed to this team and to this University,” Oats said. “We ha…
