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Nate Ament Scores 16 as Tennessee Eliminates Virginia to Reach Sweet 16

The freshman’s ankle sprain remains a factor, with Rick Barnes saying he will not be fully healthy until after the season.

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Tennessee forward Nate Ament (10) walks off the court after losing a NCAA basketball game between Tennessee and Alabama at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Feb. 28, 2026. © Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Overview

  • Ament ended a weeklong scoring drought with 16 points, including 13 after halftime, as No. 6 Tennessee defeated No. 3 Virginia in Philadelphia.
  • Tennessee advances to face No. 2 Iowa State in the Sweet 16 on March 27 at the United Center in Chicago.
  • Barnes has said Ament is playing through a high ankle sprain and will not be 100% until the Volunteers’ season concludes.
  • Ament’s role continues to be managed game to game, following a first-round outing in which he was scoreless in 18 minutes against Miami (Ohio).
  • The projected 2026 NBA lottery pick acknowledged early fatigue versus Virginia before finding rhythm in the second half.