Overview

• Nate Ament, a top-5 recruit and McDonald’s All-American, has officially signed with Tennessee, solidifying his commitment announced earlier this week.
• Ament, a versatile 6-foot-10 forward from Virginia, chose Tennessee over Duke, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Louisville after a thorough recruitment process.
• Tennessee coach Rick Barnes envisions Ament as a one-and-done player, drawing comparisons to his development of Kevin Durant at Texas.
• Ament’s addition, alongside key transfers Ja’Kobi Gillespie and Jaylen Carey, positions Tennessee as a strong contender for SEC and NCAA success.
• Ament’s decorated resume includes a state championship, Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year honors, and a gold medal with USA Basketball at the FIBA Americas U18 Championship.