A day after shoving Mizzou forward Aidan Shaw, Alabama head coach Nate Oats was publicly reprimanded Wednesday by the Southeastern Conference.
Oats shoved Shaw away from the area in front of the Alabama bench following a foul against Alabama's Aaron Estrada that led to a brief scuffle between Estrada and Anthony Robinson II.
“Nate Oats’ actions were unacceptable and violated the expectations for conduct and sportsmanship as established by the membership of the Southeastern Conference,” SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey announced on Wednesday in a press release. “Under no circumstances should a coach make intentional contact with a student-athlete on an opposing team.