Nate Ament - College Basketball News & Rumors

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

Won't play Tuesday Ament (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against South Carolina, Grant Ramey of On3 reports.

Impact Ament was diagnosed with a high ankle sprain he sustained Saturday against Alabama, and he'll be sidelined for Tuesday's contest. The standout freshman's absence will likely mean more minutes for Amari Evans. Ament's next chance to play will come Saturday against Vanderbilt -- Tennessee's final regular-season game.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Ament (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against South Carolina, Grant Ramey of On3 reports.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with high ankle sprain Ament has a high ankle sprain and is questionable for Tuesday's game at South Carolina, Jeff Goodman of TheFieldof68.com reports.

Impact Ament reaggravated his previously tweaked ankle during Saturday's 71-69 loss to Alabama, and it's now confirmed that he's dealing with a sprain. The 6-foot-10 forward will now be questionable for an away contest against the Gamecocks. He's been an all-around superstar for the Vols this season, averaging 17.4 points and 6.4 rebounds per game across 29 showings.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

No. 22 Tennessee plays South Carolina after Gillespie's 26-point game

No. 22 Tennessee faces the South Carolina Gamecocks after Ja'Kobi Gillespie scored 26 points in the Volunteers' 71-69 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

Nate Ament injury update: College hoops insider shares devastating news on Tennessee star Nate Ament exited the Tennessee vs. Alabama game in the first half. The star freshman was involved in a scramble with Crimson Tide players f...

MARCH 1 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Re-injures ankle Head coach Rick Barnes revealed that Ament (ankle) not only tweaked his knee but reaggravated his previously tweaked ankle during Saturday's 71-69 loss to Alabama, per Terry Lamber...

Impact Barnes indicated that Ament re-injured the ankle he reportedly turned during last week's game against Missouri. The 6-foot-10 freshman went down after going into a fight for the ball in the first half and despite returning briefly in the second half, was subsequently subbed out for the remainder of the contest. Ament has been a superstar for the Vols this season, averaging 17.4 points and 6.4 rebounds per game across 29 contests. Despite alluding to Ament's toughness, Barnes made it clear the team isn't sure whether he will be able to return for Tennessee's upcoming game against South Carolina on Tuesday.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Philon's late jumper leads No. 17 Alabama over No. 22 Tennessee 71-69

Labaron Philon Jr. hit a jumper with 22.8 seconds left to lead No. 17 Alabama to a 71-69 win over No. 22 Tennessee

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Nate Ament injury updates: Latest news on Tennessee star and potential lottery pick who left game vs. Alabama | Sporting News Here are the latest updates on Ament's status after he exited Tennessee's game against Alabama

MARCH 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Doubtful to return Ament is doubtful to return to Saturday's game versus Alabama after suffering a right leg injury in the first half, Jeff Borzello of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ament exited the game in the first half after an Alabama player fell on his right leg during a loose ball. Ament attempted to warm up out of half, but it seems he won't be able to return to Saturday's action. Amari Evans should see a boost in usage with Ament unavailable.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Barrett scores career-high 28 points as Missouri beats No. 22 Tennessee 73-69

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Mitchell leads Missouri against Tennessee after 26-point game

Missouri faces the Tennessee Volunteers after Mark Mitchell scored 26 points in Missouri's 94-86 loss to the Arkansas Razorbacks

FEBRUARY 23 • Associated Press

Ja'Kobi Gillespie leads Tennessee to 69-65 win over No. 19 Vanderbilt

Ja’Kobi Gillespie scored 17 points as Tennessee outlasted No. 19 Vanderbilt 69-65 in a back-and-forth affair

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

Tanner and No. 19 Vanderbilt host Tennessee

No. 19 Vanderbilt faces the Tennessee Volunteers after Tyler scored 27 points in Vanderbilt's 81-80 loss to the Missouri Tigers

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Ament matches career-high 29 points, leads Tennessee over Oklahoma 89-66

Tennessee rolls past Oklahoma, 89 to 66, as Nate Ament ties his career high with 29 points

FEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press

Equals career high with 29 points Ament supplied 29 points (9-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 8-8 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 89-66 victory over Oklahoma.

Impact Ament has been excellent in SEC play. Through 13 games, the 6-10 freshman is averaging 20.9 points on 45.3 percent from the field with 5.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists. He has helped the Volunteers win seven of their last eight games. Ament has scored at least 22 points in five of his last six games. Tennessee will be tested on Saturday as their face intra-state rival Vanderbilt.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma visits Tennessee following Ament's 22-point performance

Tennessee hosts the Oklahoma Sooners after Nate Ament scored 22 points in Tennessee's 73-63 victory against the LSU Tigers

FEBRUARY 17 • Associated Press

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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

No. 22 Tennessee plays South Carolina after Gillespie's 26-point game

Philon's late jumper leads No. 17 Alabama over No. 22 Tennessee 71-69

Barrett scores career-high 28 points as Missouri beats No. 22 Tennessee 73-69

Mitchell leads Missouri against Tennessee after 26-point game

Ja'Kobi Gillespie leads Tennessee to 69-65 win over No. 19 Vanderbilt

Tanner and No. 19 Vanderbilt host Tennessee

Ament matches career-high 29 points, leads Tennessee over Oklahoma 89-66

Oklahoma visits Tennessee following Ament's 22-point performance