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Nate Ament is contemplating whether to stay in college or enter the NBA draft, with his agency divided on the decision. Staying could enhance his skills and future earnings potential, especially if he falls outside the lottery picks.
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League front office executives tell me that his agency, LIFT Sports Management, is split on the decision because they believe that Ament could be the No. 1 pick in 2027. If Ament falls outside of the lottery, he’d be playing for less money this year and potentially hurting his future earnings. For financial reasons it may make sense to return, and more importantly, for his own development to get one more year to improve physically and progress his skills.
Nate Ament has committed to Tennessee basketball and Rick Barnes on Sunday as the highest-rated prospect in Vols history. The 6-foot-9, 185-pound forward is a five-star recruit and the No. 4 prospect in the 247Sports Composite. — 4/20/2025 Knoxville News Sentinel
As Reebok continues to lay the foundation of its aggressive 2025 re-launch into the performance basketball space, the company has signed top 2026 NBA Draft prospect Nate Ament to a long-term NIL and NBA shoe deal. “I’m so excited to welcome Nate into the Reebok family,” said Shaquille O’Neal, President of Reebok Basketball. “He’s a great kid who comes from an amazing family, and he’s got superstar potential on the court.” — 10/16/2024 boardroom.tv
Nate Ament is considering staying in college to improve his skills and physical development, which could lead to better future earnings if he becomes a top pick.
If Ament falls outside of the lottery picks, he would earn less money this year, potentially impacting his future earnings.
Nate Ament is a five-star recruit and the highest-rated prospect in Tennessee basketball history, committed to play under coach Rick Barnes.
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In landing the deal before his 18th birthday this December, the five-star prospect will continue his basketball journey with goals of soon reaching the NBA, with a key brand partner in Reebok already locked in to build alongside. “I’m just amped to see what we can do together with all the possibilities ahead,” framed Ament. — 10/16/2024 boardroom.tv
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