Ament needs at least another year

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Nate Ament is just not up to par on several aspects of his game. I have been saying this since December, but this last performance proves it. Love his style and ability to take over a game. But his mental errors, especially in his passing game are just not forgivable. His ability to recognize an open man has really suffered in the last few games. Tonight he forgot or someone didnt inform him of shot clock and passing to a covered player on an in=bounds possession, his throw made it difficult for Gillespie to get the ball, and turnover was made. Finally Barnes realized he was going no where with Ament and took him out several minutes. His shooting skill is awesome at times, but more than fewer, he takes a bad shot from 20 ft plus. Know he has been injured, but his game decision making has suffered as well. Nate would definitely do himself a favor by taking another year under Barnes. I don't think he will be playing in the NBA nest year, even if drafted high. Probably end up in the G league.
 
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I don't know enough about the business to make an informed opinion other than to say he looks like a very talented freshman with a ton of potential that needs a lot of work before he is ready for the big league.
 
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Maybe he will stay. He loves the college life at UT. That being said, his skills and size will increase faster next year with their developmental programs that are a full day vs.part time in college. Not starting and/or getting PT aren't a given and it doesn't matter. Hell, I selfishly hope he stays for another year
 
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VOL765309 said:
Nate Ament is just not up to par on several aspects of his game. I have been saying this since December, but this last performance proves it. Love his style and ability to take over a game. But his mental errors, especially in his passing game are just not forgivable. His ability to recognize an open man has really suffered in the last few games. Tonight he forgot or someone didnt inform him of shot clock and passing to a covered player on an in=bounds possession, his throw made it difficult for Gillespie to get the ball, and turnover was made. Finally Barnes realized he was going no where with Ament and took him out several minutes. His shooting skill is awesome at times, but more than fewer, he takes a bad shot from 20 ft plus. Know he has been injured, but his game decision making has suffered as well. Nate would definitely do himself a favor by taking another year under Barnes. I don't think he will be playing in the NBA nest year, even if drafted high. Probably end up in the G league.
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You cant say this. Ament is 1st round material. Or havent you heard? The ONLY NBA team I know dumb enough to take him as a lottery pick is the Wizards. If that were to happen, he'll never be heard of again. He isnt that good right now. Potential is one thing, but sooner or later you actually have to DO IT!!
 
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jeff1vol said:
You cant say this. Ament is 1st round material. Or havent you heard? The ONLY NBA team I know dumb enough to take him as a lottery pick is the Wizards. If that were to happen, he'll never be heard of again. He isnt that good right now. Potential is one thing, but sooner or later you actually have to DO IT!!
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You should be embarrassed
 
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VOL765309 said:
Nate Ament is just not up to par on several aspects of his game. I have been saying this since December, but this last performance proves it. Love his style and ability to take over a game. But his mental errors, especially in his passing game are just not forgivable. His ability to recognize an open man has really suffered in the last few games. Tonight he forgot or someone didnt inform him of shot clock and passing to a covered player on an in=bounds possession, his throw made it difficult for Gillespie to get the ball, and turnover was made. Finally Barnes realized he was going no where with Ament and took him out several minutes. His shooting skill is awesome at times, but more than fewer, he takes a bad shot from 20 ft plus. Know he has been injured, but his game decision making has suffered as well. Nate would definitely do himself a favor by taking another year under Barnes. I don't think he will be playing in the NBA nest year, even if drafted high. Probably end up in the G league.
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He’s hurt. Should have been held out the SEC tourney.
 
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He'll be in the G-league for 2-3 years before he makes a roster. Physically he's barely up to D-1 level, much less the NBA.

Staying would be smart, and only gives up guaranteed money, which he would get next year anyway.

But honestly, he's overpaid at $4M/year at UT, don't think we would do that again for what, maybe 8 games that he earned his lofty pay level.
 
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Honest question:

Is funding a large catastrophic injury insurance policy a permissible NIL deal for Ament? I wouldn't think it would cost that much, as the risk of a career ending injury is very small for a soph basketball player.
 
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He's not ready for the nba but the nba frats based pn potential

He will be a lottery pick

Most likely a washout in 2-3 years but make that money now cause it's serious and the most t he might potentially make ever
 
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