Nate Ament, a highly-rated high school basketball recruit, has chosen to attend the University of Tennessee, citing a strong relationship with the coaching staff and alignment of goals. Ament, standing at 6-foot-10, previously garnered attention leading his high school team to success and achieving accolades. He considered various prestigious programs but ultimately felt Tennessee was the best fit for his aspirations. Coach Barnes’ track record of developing players like Kevin Durant influenced his decision. Ament’s commitment signifies Tennessee's growing prominence in recruiting top talent.
"Coach (Rick) Barnes sees me as a one-and-done type player. He has done it before with Kevin Durant. He sees me as that kind of guy for his program."
"This was a very hard decision. It took me a little longer than most. I wanted to make sure it was the right fit."
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