Nate Ament has been hooping the last few games

[Volsbyfiddy98]

Just wanted to shout him out because there were a lot of ppl on this board complaining about his lack of production. Everyone just forgot he was a freshman who only played a couple of years in high school. He still has a way to go but he is clearly talented and has some attributes that can’t be taught.

 

[TC 83]

Just wanted to shout him out because there were a lot of ppl on this board complaining about his lack of production. Everyone just forgot he was a freshman who only played a couple of years in high school. He still has a way to go but he is clearly talented and has some attributes that can’t be taught.

Yep. Making the turn. Definitely embracing his physical side more which eventually is going to pay dividends.

 

[Putbacks]

 

[voltraveler]

Yep. Making the turn. Definitely embracing his physical side more which eventually is going to pay dividends.

It just paid off tonight in Tuscaloosa.

 

[Volprofch05]

Does this mean that we should wait more than a month or two before we start labeling true freshmen as busts? Who would’ve thunk it?

 

[AllMidSouth]

IMO all doubters need to somehow watch the Bama game film from tonight..

He was incredible. Just took over the game in second half and was IMO the reason we won.

 

[VolGee4]

Does this mean that we should wait more than a month or two before we start labeling true freshmen as busts? Who would’ve thunk it?

Not only that but aside from poor shooting numbers, his stats are great for a freshman. Got caught up in the Boozer and AJ comparison. Any other year, and Nate is still a great freshman.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

Does this mean that we should wait more than a month or two before we start labeling true freshmen as busts? Who would’ve thunk it?

Some just don't understand the sport

 

[BatteredVol44]

freshmen are lighting up the NCAA right now. it's cool to see the young guys play so well, Ament included

 

[US2BVOL]

Great away win take it and our ranking back. Think coach made a great mid game adjustment with the pace of play and the fact we were making every mid range shot we took GoVols

 

[feathersax]

Some just don't understand the sport

AmenT to that @BernardKingGOAT .

 

[scvol98]

Glad to see the light finally come on and see him play with aggression.
Seeing Ament initiate the contact at the bucket gives me hope. Guy can make a living at the free throw line.

 

[Johnnyreb#VFL]

He has grown up over the past few games, no choice really. His midrange game is just about unguardable, KD esque

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

Glad to see the light finally come on and see him play with aggression.
Seeing Ament initiate the contact at the bucket gives me hope. Guy can make a living at the free throw line.

He's 25-31 over the past 4 games. I will take 80%, but no reason that can't improve

 

[2EastTnVols]

The shot where he went to throw it down but then kissed it off the glass after getting fouled was beautiful. Love to see his confidence growing.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

The shot where he went to throw it down but then kissed it off the glass after getting fouled was beautiful. Love to see his confidence growing.

Nice to see him seeking contact for the and 1

 

[Bigorangefan 98]

Another key for this team is the play of Boswell . He looked very aggressive last night looking for his shot … playing with more confidence

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

Another key for this team is the play of Boswell . He looked very aggressive last night looking for his shot … playing with more confidence

Yeah, he got hot during that little stretch of the first half after we got down by 10

 

[LeannaVol]

I’m going to try and not overreact to a few good/great games just like we should not write him off earlier when he was adjusting to big time college ball. Looking at you John Kelly and Colonial C. Go Vols.

 

[tennrich1]

I agree NA looked incredible and basically unstoppable last night. Happy for him because obviously he’s an extremely high character individual who was raised well. I’m sure he’ll have a few ups and downs still as he continues to grow and will be schemed against every single night…but HOPEFULLY…the proverbial corner has been turned!

 

[jacksonvol24]

He played great and looked completely confident. He carried us to victory last night. Go Vols.

 

[walkenvol]

Nice to see him seeking contact for the and 1

Just wish they would give him the fair whistle to get the and 1 opportunity.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

He played great and looked completely confident. He carried us to victory last night. Go Vols.

Despite a few silly turnovers, Gillespie played well too. He made a couple of great drives to the basket and knocked down some critical FTs towards the end of the game