Screenshot courtesy of NBC News | Nate Ament at a basketball camp in Rwanda during a trip in August.
A top pick in next year’s NBA draft is playing for something much bigger
Nate Ament’s mother used to struggle to tell her kids about her life’s journey.
Ament, 18, will soon begin his freshman season for the Tennessee Volunteers after turning down a multitude of suitors. He is one of the most hyped prospects in college basketball, and is widely seen as a top contender to go first overall in the 2026 NBA draft and make millions of dollars in salary and endorsements.
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