The Crimson Tide head coach went to the microphone in the middle of the game to tell fans to 'knock it off' after an object was thrown onto the hardwood.

Oats said he had never done that at the college level but thought it was necessary.

Alabama basketball had a chance on Saturday to knock off its biggest rival and become the No. 1 team in the country on Monday, but it fell short in a frustrating 94-85 loss against No. 1 Auburn at home.