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Tennessee reaches its 4th straight Sweet 16, beating Virginia 79-72 in March Madness

Ja’Kobi Gillespie scored 21 points, Nate Ament and Bishop Boswell played pivotal roles down the stretch and sixth-seeded Tennessee advanced to its fourth straight Sweet 16, beating...

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Virginia Cavaliers and Tennessee Volunteers square off in NCAA Tournament second round

The No. 9 Virginia Cavaliers and No. 23 Tennessee Volunteers play in the NCAA Tournament second round

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Virginia Cavaliers face the Tennessee Volunteers in second round

The No. 9 Virginia Cavaliers take on the No. 23 Tennessee Volunteers in the second round of the NCAA Tournament

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Tennessee Volunteers play the Miami (OH) RedHawks in first round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 23 Tennessee Volunteers and Miami (OH) RedHawks play in the NCAA Tournament opening round

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Tennessee and Miami (OH) play in first round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 23 Tennessee Volunteers and Miami (OH) RedHawks square off in the NCAA Tournament opening round

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It isn't only freshmen making this March Madness special. Here are top prospects in other classes

This is the type of NCAA Tournament that should delight college basketball and NBA fans alike

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No. 22 Vanderbilt beats No. 25 Tennessee 75-68 to reach SEC semifinals

Duke Miles scored a season-high 30 points as No. 22 Vanderbilt beat 25th-ranked Tennessee 75-68 Friday to advance to the Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinals

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Goes for double-double Ament posted 12 points (1-13 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 10-12 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 30 minutes during Friday's 75-68 loss to Vanderbilt.

Impact Ament had just his second double-double and first since Nov. 17. He consistently grabbed between five and nine boards, but was rarely able to get those extra rebounds. He had a rough game from the field in his second game back from an ankle injury. Tennessee still should get a decent seed in the NCAA Tournament and will find out their fate on Sunday.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Vanderbilt Commodores and Tennessee Volunteers square off in SEC Tournament

The No. 22 Vanderbilt Commodores and No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers meet in the SEC Tournament

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

No minutes limit, no problem: Nate Ament's return fuels Tennessee's comeback over Auburn

Nate Ament warmed up and started for No. 25 Tennessee on Thursday after missing two games and about two weeks of practice, sidelined by a sprained right ankle

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Nate Ament scores 27 as No. 25 Tennessee rallies to beat Auburn at SEC Tournament

Nate Ament scored 27 points as the 25th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers rallied from an 11-point deficit and beat Auburn 72-62 Thursday to reach the Southeastern Conference Tournament...

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Returns with 27 points Ament (ankle) logged 27 points (7-15 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 9-13 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal in 32 minutes during Thursday's 72-62 victory over Auburn.

Impact The 6-10 freshman missed the last two games after injuring his ankle in the Feb. 28 loss to Alabama. He showed no rust from the time off and equaled his season high in 3-pointers. The Volunteers moved on to play Vanderbilt on Friday. Ament had 13 points and nine rebounds in the Feb. 21 win over the Commodores, but did not play in the teams last encounter.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Is Nate Ament playing today for Tennessee vs Auburn in 2026 SEC quarterfinals? All eyes are on Nate Ament ahead of Tennessee’s showdown with Auburn in the 2026 SEC Tournament quarterfinals. The freshman forward has beco...

MARCH 12 • BOLAVIP.COM

Available Thursday Ament (ankle) is available for Thursday's SEC Tournament matchup against Auburn, per Tennessee's official team injury report.

Impact Ament will make his return to action following a two-game absence due to an ankle injury. The 6-foot-10 freshman has been a superstar for the Vols this season, averaging 17.4 points and 6.4 rebounds per game across 29 contests.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Tennessee plays Auburn in SEC Tournament

The No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers play the Auburn Tigers in the SEC Tournament

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Questionable to face Auburn Ament (ankle) is questionable to face Auburn on Thursday in the second round of the SEC Tournament.

Impact Ament missed the last two games of the regular season for the Volunteers, but he has a shot to return in Tennessee's first SEC Tournament game. That would be extremely significant, as the freshman forward averages 17.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Florida heads into the SEC Tournament looking for another title and the No. 1 seed

The Florida Gators head into the Southeastern Conference men’s basketball tournament knowing exactly what they want

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Ramping up recovery Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes said Ament (ankle) has been "doing more" lately, and they'll continue to push him more to see how he feels, Grant Ramey of On3.com reports.

Impact Ament has been sidelined for back-to-back games after reaggravating his previously tweaked ankle against Alabama on Feb. 28. The star forward's sprain recovery looks to be moving in the right direction as of late, but he'll need to make even bigger strides if he hopes to make a return for the SEC Tournament. His next chance to play will be this Thursday against the winner of Mississippi State versus Auburn.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Tanner leads No. 24 Vanderbilt against No. 23 Tennessee after 34-point game

No. 24 Vanderbilt plays the No. 23 Tennessee Volunteers after Tyler scored 34 points in the Commodores' 89-86 overtime win over the Ole Miss Rebels

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Out vs. Vanderbilt Ament (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against Vanderbilt.

Impact Ament being out may be unsurprising, but him being unavailable remains a big deal for a Tennessee team trying to finish top-four in the SEC. A win over Vanderbilt ensures an extra day of rest for the Volunteers, while a loss pushes them back a day. With NCAA tournament implications, the extra day proves crucial for the Volunteers, as the injury-riddled Ament had excelled with them by averaging 17.4 points and 6.4 rebounds in regular-season action.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Saturday Ament (ankle) is doubtful for Saturday's game against Vanderbilt.

Impact It wouldn't be surprising if Ament doesn't sit in the regular-season finale, as the freshman forward had already been tagged as "unlikely to play" by head coach Rick Barnes. Ament has been a regular for the Vols this season, so his absence will be felt in the frontcourt. He's averaging 17.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game in 29 starts in 2025-26.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

May not be available Saturday Ament (ankle) may not be available for Saturday's game against Vanderbilt, according to Grant Ramey of On3.com.

Impact On Friday, Tennessee's head coach Rick Barnes said that he is unsure Ament would be available Friday. Post-sprain, he has not practiced as UT's team is just a few hours away from releasing its availability report for Saturday. Ament, averaging 17.4 points and 6.4 rebounds in what is his first and likely last season in college basketball, being out may prove costly against an excellent Vanderbilt, whose primary rotation remains fully healthy.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Tanner leads No. 24 Vanderbilt against No. 23 Tennessee after 34-point showing

No. 24 Vanderbilt takes on the No. 23 Tennessee Volunteers after Tyler scored 34 points in the Commodores' 89-86 overtime victory against the Ole Miss Rebels

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Estrella and Okpara lead No. 23 Tennessee to dominant 78-59 win over South Carolina

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Tennessee's Nate Ament won't play Tuesday at South Carolina after injuring his leg against Alabama

Tennessee freshman Nate Ament won’t play Tuesday at South Carolina because of a leg injury that knocked him out of the 23rd-ranked Volunteers’ loss to Alabama on Saturday

MARCH 3 • Associated Press

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Tennessee reaches its 4th straight Sweet 16, beating Virginia 79-72 in March Madness

Virginia Cavaliers and Tennessee Volunteers square off in NCAA Tournament second round

Virginia Cavaliers face the Tennessee Volunteers in second round

Tennessee Volunteers play the Miami (OH) RedHawks in first round of NCAA Tournament

Tennessee and Miami (OH) play in first round of NCAA Tournament

It isn't only freshmen making this March Madness special. Here are top prospects in other classes

No. 22 Vanderbilt beats No. 25 Tennessee 75-68 to reach SEC semifinals

Vanderbilt Commodores and Tennessee Volunteers square off in SEC Tournament

No minutes limit, no problem: Nate Ament's return fuels Tennessee's comeback over Auburn

Nate Ament scores 27 as No. 25 Tennessee rallies to beat Auburn at SEC Tournament

Tennessee plays Auburn in SEC Tournament

Florida heads into the SEC Tournament looking for another title and the No. 1 seed

Tanner leads No. 24 Vanderbilt against No. 23 Tennessee after 34-point game

Tanner leads No. 24 Vanderbilt against No. 23 Tennessee after 34-point showing

Estrella and Okpara lead No. 23 Tennessee to dominant 78-59 win over South Carolina

Tennessee's Nate Ament won't play Tuesday at South Carolina after injuring his leg against Alabama