Nate Ament has been one of the best freshmen in the nation this season, averaging 17.4 points per game, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. The 6-foot-10 forward is a legitimate NBA Draft prospect, with many mock drafts projecting him somewhere in the top 10. What makes it even more impressive is that Ament himself is also projected as a top-10 pick in one of the deepest draft classes in recent memory.
Ament coming to Tennessee and playing under Barnes has similar vibes to Kevin Durant and Barnes nearly 20 years ago.