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Tennessee's loss of Nate Ament to NBA Draft forces Rick Barnes to go all-in on $3M top target
TL;DR
Tennessee's Nate Ament has declared for the NBA Draft, prompting head coach Rick Barnes to focus on securing top transfer target Juke Harris. The Volunteers aim to enhance their roster for a potential Elite Eight or Final Four run.
Key points
- Nate Ament declared for the NBA Draft
- Rick Barnes is targeting Juke Harris
- Tennessee is rebuilding its roster
- The team aims for an Elite Eight or Final Four appearance
- Only one of Harris or Ament was likely to be secured
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The Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball are having a tremendous transfer portal season, nearly rebuilding their roster from scratch. Head coach Rick Barnes is targeting some of the biggest names in the portal, including Juke Harris. However, it was widely understood that Tennessee likely couldnāt land both Harris and Nate Ament.
āSo I think youāre looking at only [getting] one (of Harris or Ament). If you can get one of those guys, Tennesseeās ceiling is what every team wants its ceiling to be ā which is to go all the way. I think Tennesseeās added a ton of talent. I feel like they put themselves in position to be back there battling for another Elite Eight or a potential Final Four appearance with the roster theyāve constructed. But if you can add one of those two, then it definitely, to me, takes it over the top,ā VolQuestās Austin Price said.
While it would have been difficult to choose between the two, Ament ultimately made the decision easier for Barnes and his staff.
āTennessee forward Nate Ament declared Thursday that he's heading to the NBA draft after one season in college. Ament, the No. 8 prospect in ESPN's NBA draft rankings,ā ESPN wrote.
Q&A
Why did Nate Ament leave Tennessee for the NBA Draft?
Nate Ament declared for the NBA Draft, indicating his desire to pursue a professional basketball career.
Who is Juke Harris and why is he a target for Tennessee?
Juke Harris is a highly regarded player in the transfer portal, and Tennessee is targeting him to bolster their roster after Ament's departure.
What are Tennessee's chances of making the Final Four next season?
With the current roster improvements and the potential addition of a player like Juke Harris, Tennessee's chances of reaching the Final Four are significantly enhanced.
