Five-star forward Nate Ament is a highly-sought recruit in the 2025 class. He has offers from Kentucky, Florida State, Louisville, Virginia Tech, Kansas, Duke, UConn, Texas, North Carolina and many more.
The Highland Prep (VA) small forward stars for Team Loaded VA on the Adidas 3SSB Circuit. He’s jumped five spots since the spring to No. 13 overall on the 247Sports 2025 Composite.
National Basketball Director of 247 Sports Eric Bossi highly praises the six-foot-seven forward in his scouting report, saying that Ament reminds him of Michael Porter of the Denver Nuggets.
Ament is a mobile and skilled forward who has the skill and ball skills to play out on the wing where he has tremendous size. Or, he can be used as a small ball four man who opens up defenses and pulls other bigs away from the basket thanks to his ability to shoot from deep. There is a lot of projectable upside for Ament because of his overall size, athleticism and frame that he can easily grow into down the road.
The 6-foot-9, 185-pound Wildcats target has yet to confirm dates of any official visits for his Senior year, though he noted plans to check out Indiana and Virginia soon.
Following Ament’s statement performance, averaging 26 points, nine rebounds, and two blocks, HS Top Recruits reported that the Tar Heels are one of five schools “recruiting him hardest” right now, along with UConn, Duke, Kentucky, and Kansas State.
Nate Ament isn’t just an impressive prospect, he’s a very impressive young man.
I was particularly impressed with this answer about what position he sees himself playing at the next level.
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— Adam Finkelstein (@AdamFinkelstein) July 15, 2024