Nate Ament Interview at 2025 Nike Hoop Summit
Tennessee commit Nate Ament discusses his late-blooming trajectory, ongoing development on and off the floor, growth within the USA Basketball program, why he enjoys watching Cade Cunningham, and the mentorship he’s received from Paolo Banchero.
The budding 6-foot-9 wing had a strong week of practices before a large group of NBA decision-makers in Portland. His shotmaking, feel, and defensive upside at that size — combined with his late-blooming arc — make him a uniquely enticing long-term prospect, fitting the mold of the most coveted archetype in today’s NBA.
Ament — a projected top five pick in the 2026 NBA Draft — has decided to play for Rick Barnes at the University of Tennessee, over a final list of suitors that included Duke, Louisville, Arkansas, and Kentucky.
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Chapters 0:00 Reflecting on HS Career 1:07 Strong Senior Season at Highland 2:16 Late-Blooming Trajectory 3:25 Leadership Development 3:54 USA Basketball Experience 4:41 Cade Cunningham and Paolo Banchero