Nate Ament is a Vol!

[Chris4Vols22]

No, I understand that, but that number is astronomical.

It is. I am thrilled that we ponied up as if we intend to be an elite bball program and not just the little bro of the golden football boy.

 

[VolCalls]

I love it. Showing those "basketball schools" from the Bluegrass State there's a new sheriff in town.

 

[LowKey]

Boombalistic!

 

[BruisedOrange]

Basilio just said on his show that Tennessee is paying Ament $4.2 million.

I wonder if that $4.2M is carefully defined for his time at Tennessee?

In other words, if he works hard and gets to the NBA after one year, he was worth it to Tennessee.

AND if he gets injured (or underperforms) and needs a second year at Tennessee to merit top NBA draft money... then that single amount over two years instead of over one year would still reflect his value to Tennessee.

 

[BruisedOrange]

I love it. Showing those "basketball schools" from the Bluegrass State there's a new sheriff (and banker) in town.

FYP

 

[BruisedOrange]

And FYI, just under the Ament radar return comes news of an outstanding portal signing by Coach Kim Caldwell for the Lady Vols. Tennessee basketball is BOOM-ing!

 

[UT97Vol]

Great news! Now let’s close on some guards and shooters.

Not sure if mentioned because I haven’t got through the comments yet, but he is a shooter. Over 40% from three.

 

[Unconditional Surrender]

I wonder if that $4.2M is carefully defined for his time at Tennessee?

In other words, if he works hard and gets to the NBA after one year, he was worth it to Tennessee.

AND if he gets injured (or underperforms) and needs a second year at Tennessee to merit top NBA draft money... then that single amount over two years instead of over one year would still reflect his value to Tennessee.

I highly doubt it.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

We pretty much know right now who 4 of our regular starters will be for the entirety of the season. Felix, Carey, Gillespie and Ament

 

[Orangecrush#27]

Edit: See Nate's original instagram post in @tev.sm 's post #13 below

Nate Ament is a Vol!

Edit: See Nate's original instagram post in @tev.sm 's post #13 below https://www.volnation.com/forum/threads/ament-is-a-vol.374012/#post-25257936 See an article about Nate’s family here: https://andscape.com/features/the-basketball-rise-of-nate-ament-is-a-family-story/

www.volnation.com

Let’s go!!!!

 

[walkenvol]

We pretty much know right now who 4 of our regular starters will be for the entirety of the season. Felix, Carey, Gillespie and Ament

I’m not convinced Carey starts - strong competition for that starting spot. JMO

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

I’m not convinced Carey starts - strong competition for that starting spot. JMO

If someone is outperforming him during preseason, I am sure Barnes will adjust. Carey is coming here for a a reason besides NIL

 

[Chris4Vols22]

I’m not convinced Carey starts - strong competition for that starting spot. JMO

I agree, I'm not convinced at this moment. That being said, it wouldn't be shocking if Carey earns it imo.

 

[VolHoopsInTheMix]

 

[Volprofch05]

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The full family story is pretty amazing

The basketball rise of Nate Ament is a family story

With each step USA Basketball’s Nate Ament takes in his player edition Reeboks during the Hoop Summit, he will be giving respect to his mother by showcasing the…

andscape.com

 

[gainesvol82]

The full family story is pretty amazing

The basketball rise of Nate Ament is a family story

With each step USA Basketball’s Nate Ament takes in his player edition Reeboks during the Hoop Summit, he will be giving respect to his mother by showcasing the…

andscape.com

Thank you for sharing. Great story....this is the type of top talent I want. If Barnes can re-load like this yearly with a blend of top portal and unselfish HS recruits then I hope he coaches to 80. DK and Chaz have really boosted the already great perception of Barnes coaching by giving an updated and expanded "Durant pitch".

 

[Orange931]

Barnes building a monster. Next year the FF barrier comes down.

 

[Legion of Doom]

Barnes building a monster. Next year the FF barrier comes down.

Totally agree. Ament is going to be unstoppable.

 

[RockyTop140]

Totally agree. Ament is going to be unstoppable.

I hope so. Skinny as a rail but the talent is undeniable. SEC will guard him very physically

 

[VolHoopsInTheMix]

 

[Mullins2010]

 

[Orangeslide]

He will have to adjust to the physical play in the SEC. He has a thin frame, that’s my biggest concern. He has tremendous potential as evident by his ranking. I believe it will take some time to acclimate to SEC play. Teams will have to use an athletic 4 with some length to guard him. Hope he turns out to be a big time player. Go Vols! In Barnes we trust!

 

[Hairy Vols]

I’m not convinced Carey starts - strong competition for that starting spot. JMO

Carey 100% starts and ends up a top 5 draft pick. This will likely be the best basketball player we ever produce and put into the NBA. With a strong year he could be the #1 pick easily. The man is here to work and get some of that NBA money.

 

[walkenvol]

Carey 100% starts and ends up a top 5 draft pick. This will likely be the best basketball player we ever produce and put into the NBA. With a strong year he could be the #1 pick easily. The man is here to work and get some of that NBA money.

 

[Hairy Vols]

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Glad you agree.