Height: 6’10
Weight: 185
Class: Freshman
Draft Age: 19
Miami feels like the right team to bet on archetype and raw talent over tangible results, of which Nate Ament has supplied precious little at Tennessee so far. A five-star recruit generating top-four buzz early in the season, Ament has really struggled to establish himself at the college level, despite the Vols’ best efforts to feature him on offense. He’s 6-foot-10, but he almost never dunks. The defensive playmaking lags behind. He’s terribly inefficient right now, settling for a lot of tough shots in the mid-range, as Ament struggles to turn the corner or create separation with his loose handle.
And yet, big and skilled wings are all the rage, and Ament has a level of pedigree that few others in this range come close to. There’s still a compelling long-term vision here. Erik Spoelstra is typically the right coach to unlock such a thing. If Ament can add muscle, star playing with more force, and continue to refine his shot selection, the upside is significant. He’s probably better off considering a return to school at this rate, but his reputation is that of a top-20 lock.
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