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Post by hoyajmw on Nov 12, 2023 16:23:23 GMT -5
I'd never heard of this 6"8" power forward myself, but especially on the heels of yesterday's game/being so soft inside thought it an opportune time to flag him/see if anyone knows anything. Says here (link below) he is the #1 junior in VA and now I think still top 40 in the nation... Has been offered by a bunch of folks, including by Duke after his visit in September and at least the article says he will be visiting the Hilltop at some point (maybe already happened/have no clue). Also relevant to locals: his team is playing at 3PM Nov. 30 against Episcopal HS in the opening round of the Sleepy Thompson tournament at St. Stephen's/St. Agnes (4 games that day/this will be the second one) and if Hoyas are at all in the mix I would think Ivan Thomas at the least will be there (he's a new associate head coach who was a big time travel coach locally and the former head coach for many years at the then TC Williams HS, about a mile away from SSSAS) www.insidenova.com/sports/top-rated-basketball-recruit-nate-ament-transfers-to-highland/article_43130b4a-2bde-11ee-b997-4fe68164101d.html
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Post by hoyaboya on Nov 15, 2023 16:58:29 GMT -5
“I hear from Duke, UVA, Indiana, Michigan, LSU and a lot of other schools.”... “Outside of Duke and Virginia my first unofficial was to VTech but that’s it so far.”... Duke: “We have a good relationship and we talk on the phone all the time. I’ve been there two times and we’re really close and real cool.” “My visit was awesome and Countdown to Craziness was crazy. It was good going down there to see how they play and hearing how they would love to have me.” UVA: “My last visit was good I was down there two times already. I’m really close with them too.” 247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/article/college-basketball-duke-uva--220467742/
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Post by hoyaboya on Nov 22, 2023 12:06:32 GMT -5
"NATE AMENT JUMPS 21 SPOTS INTO TOP 20 Ament is one of the most notable risers in this rankings refresh. He impressed both with Team Loaded on the adidas 3SSB Circuit as well as at this year’s Will Barton Elite Camp in Baltimore. The 6-foot-7 wing is a 3-and-D prospect that has really come into his own as a shot-creator over the past year. He’s a smooth, three-level scoring threat that projects as a high-level defender down the road thanks to his elite length and lateral quickness. Ament holds early offers from programs such as Duke, Indiana, Pitt, Creighton and Illinois. He took an unofficial visit to Duke in mid-September." hoyatalk2.proboards.com/thread/33634/nate-ament-25
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Post by hoyajmw on Dec 1, 2023 13:52:32 GMT -5
This will be my last post on Nate, as it would seem we are not on his radar at all. But let me tell you he is a PLAYAH... Saw him yesterday at the Sleepy Thompson tournament (Hoyas had no one there -- a pretty good indicator we are not in the hunt). Is now listed at 6'9" (up two inches from the Summer) and seems every inch of it, and may still be growing. VERY slender but incredibly smooth on the dribble and has range on the jumper (a few times launched quick 35 footers/no way Highland was gonna lose regardless) that didn't go but looked effortless and he's silk around the hoop. My guess is he ends up at Duke -- and if he fills out may well be one and done there. Highland will win the tournament going away, methinks, and are playing again this evening at 7PM at St. Stephen's St. Agnes if anyone wanted to see for themselves (sadly, the final is Saturday immediately opposite our TCU game).
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Post by hoyaboya on Jan 2, 2024 14:52:10 GMT -5
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Post by hoyaboya on Jan 3, 2024 16:37:03 GMT -5
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Post by hoyaboya on Feb 8, 2024 14:06:59 GMT -5
"Ament says that knows what he is looking for in a school and location might not be the biggest part of that decision. “It definitely plays a factor but it will not be the sole reason on where I go to school,” he said. “I want to go where I best fit but with UVA being only a couple hours away, my family could come and see me whenever they want. But at the end of the day I want to go to the place that gives me the best education and the best play I can go to improve on the court.” Other than Virginia, Ament mentioned that he is hearing a lot from Kentucky, UNC, Kansas, Indiana, Michigan, LSU and Duke." virginia.rivals.com/news/four-star-f-ament-talks-recent-uva-visit-where-things-stand
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Post by hoyaboya on Apr 10, 2024 15:55:51 GMT -5
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Post by hoyaboya on Apr 24, 2024 10:47:18 GMT -5
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Post by hoyaboya on May 6, 2024 8:31:58 GMT -5
"Nate Ament currently sits on the No. 14 in the Rivals150, but his development as a ball handler and shooter and his production of late could earn him an even higher ranking when the list refreshes in June... ON UPCOMING VISITS “I haven’t set anything in stone yet, but I’m going to be going to Indiana soon. I’m also going to go back to [Virginia]. With Indiana, their head coach used to be a big-time big coach in the NBA and coached big-time NBA guys. They want to keep developing me as a versatile player. They would help improve my game.”... Ament’s upcoming Indiana visit feels like a signpost moment in his recruitment. And while there are other teams lingering around the periphery, Virginia Tech, Virginia and Duke seem like the most likely landing spots for the five-star wing as things stand. Should things on his Indiana go well, the Hoosiers may kick in the door to the presumed top group, but luring the 6-foot-7 forward away from the East Coast will take a herculean effort." basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/visits-to-indiana-virginia-on-deck-for-five-star-wing-nate-ament"Top15 junior Nate Ament elevating his stock Nate Ament is undoubtedly one of the most intriguing prospects in the class. He already ranks inside the Top15 of 2025 but continues to grow and evolve his game and body. Ament now stands 6-foot-9 with a near seven-foot wingspan and along with the physical tools, what stands out is the way he plays the game. Ament, frankly, plays the right way and lets the game come to him and is ready and able to operate in any role needed. If he needs to get you a bucket, he can get a bucket. If he needs to play as a secondary option and spot-up for a three, he can do that. If he needs to make a pass, he can do that. If he needs to impact the game on defense and rebound, he will also do that. Ament is just versatile and efficient in his role with plenty of untapped potential as he continues to get stronger and fill out his frame. In every setting, Ament has proven to be both productive and efficient while still looking very young in the face. As he fills out his frame and continues to expand his skills, Ament will make for a highly valuable piece to any college program." 247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/article/3ssb-hoover-saturdays-standouts-including-nate-ament-eli-ellis-trent-sisley-and-more-aiden-argabright-martay-barnes-231413985/
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Post by hoyaboya on May 8, 2024 8:18:25 GMT -5
"Six prospects that have boosted their stock this spring The grassroots season is in full swing, as college prospects all over the country have begun showcasing their skills at high-level events from coast to coast. Rivals national analyst Rob Cassidy has spent the last three weekends on the road at various events in various time zones and shares a handful of players that have helped their stock over the last month below. The 6-foot-7 Ament seems to get a bit more polished with each month, and it’s clear he’s been working on his ball-handling this spring. In an era where versatility reigns above all, the long, athletic Ament’s developing guard skills have him looking every bit the top-10 prospect. His potential is turning to production quickly and it won’t be long before his skill set has NBA GMs talking. Yes, Ament is already highly ranked but he looks even better than the number next to his name indicates. Programs in the mix: Virginia, Virginia Tech, Indiana and Duke are among the programs to watch." basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/six-prospects-that-have-boosted-their-stock-this-spring
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Post by hoyaboya on May 19, 2024 15:15:02 GMT -5
"Matchup: Southern Assault vs. Team Loaded (VA) Analysis: This afternoon matchup may have drawn the largest and most talked about crowd of the day. Top-15 junior Nate Ament looked the part of a prospect primed for five-star status once the rankings are updated next month. John Calipari, Hubert Davis, Darian Devries, Bobby Hurley, Pat Kelsey, Jon Scheyer, Rodney Terry, and Mike Woodson along with staff members from Arizona, Auburn, Cincinnati, Georgia, Kansas, Michigan, NC State, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Virginia Tech, and Xavier were locked in on the sidelines. Other headlining prospects in the game: Kaden Magwood, Latrell Allmond, and Caleb Steger" 247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/longformarticle/adidas-3ssb-live-period-peterson-peat-ament-bundalo-batemon-moreno-clark--231907308/#2421254
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Post by hoyanewyorka on May 22, 2024 8:43:39 GMT -5
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Post by hoyaboya on May 22, 2024 10:12:48 GMT -5
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Post by hoyaboya on May 23, 2024 9:55:37 GMT -5
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Post by hoyaboya on May 24, 2024 11:02:50 GMT -5
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Post by hoyaboya on May 25, 2024 13:52:56 GMT -5
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Post by hoyaboya on May 25, 2024 14:43:37 GMT -5
"Last Friday, Jon Scheyer and two Duke basketball assistants were in Texas to watch five-star Blue Devil recruiting target Nate Ament shine to the tune of 25 points, four rebounds, and five steals in his Team Loaded VA's victory on the Adidas 3SSB Circuit. One week later, Scheyer is at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., serving as a court coach for the 2024 USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team training camp. And it's another opportunity for the 36-year-old, who recently completed the 2024-25 roster for his third year leading the Blue Devils, to advance his pursuit of Ament... Nate Ament, fresh off his junior campaign at Highland School (Va.) and ranking No. 18 overall on the 247Sports 2025 Composite, has held a Duke basketball offer since his unofficial visit to Durham back in September. He has yet to name finalists or reveal any upcoming official visits, but the Blue Devils appear to be among the frontrunners in his recruitment, along with fellow ACC schools Virginia and Virginia Tech." www.si.com/college/duke/recruiting/major-duke-basketball-target-stands-jon-scheyer-5-24
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Post by hoyaboya on May 28, 2024 10:45:43 GMT -5
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Post by hoyaboya on Jun 11, 2024 11:05:28 GMT -5
#10 in updated Rivals ranking: "Cassidy's Take: The 6-foot-9 Nate Ament is an upside bet that has spent the spring turning potential into production and is beginning to look like a future pro. There are few prospects in the class that can match the well-rounded skill set of Ament, who can handle it and fill it up from deep. He still needs to add significant muscle before he reaches his true two-way potential but his length and skill make his upside absolutely tantalizing. Virginia, Virginia Tech, Indiana and Duke are among the programs to watch in Ament’s recruitment." basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/rivals-rankings-week-five-star-countdown-for-2025-class-10
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