Tennessee's Nate Ament to miss South Carolina game after leg injury

The freshman forward was hurt in Saturday's loss to Alabama.

Mar. 2, 2026 at 7:39pm

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Tennessee freshman forward Nate Ament will not play in Tuesday's game against South Carolina due to a leg injury he suffered in the Volunteers' loss to Alabama on Saturday. Ament's right knee bent awkwardly after he became entangled with other players in the first half of the Alabama game.

Why it matters

Ament has been a key contributor for the 23rd-ranked Volunteers this season, and his absence will be a significant loss as they take on SEC rival South Carolina. The injury raises concerns about Ament's long-term health and availability for the remainder of the season.

The details

Ament's right knee bent awkwardly after he became tangled in a scrum of players in the first half of Tennessee's loss to Alabama on Saturday. The freshman forward will now miss the Volunteers' upcoming game against South Carolina on Tuesday as he recovers from the injury.

  • Ament was injured in the first half of Tennessee's loss to Alabama on Saturday, March 1, 2026.
  • Tennessee plays South Carolina on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.

The players

Nate Ament

A freshman forward for the Tennessee Volunteers basketball team.

Tennessee Volunteers

The men's basketball team of the University of Tennessee, currently ranked 23rd in the nation.

South Carolina

The Volunteers' upcoming opponent, a rival SEC team.

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What’s next

Ament's recovery timeline and availability for future games will be closely monitored by the Tennessee coaching staff and medical team.

The takeaway

Ament's injury is a significant setback for the Volunteers as they look to bounce back from their loss to Alabama and maintain their position in the SEC standings.