Nate Ament Rips Through Kentucky With 30+ Point Showdown!
Tennessee basketball star Nate Ament practiced on March 18, but he’s still receiving treatment on his injured ankle before the NCAA tournament.
Tennessee basketball star Nate Ament practiced at the team facility on March 18, but he’s still receiving “around-the-clock treatment” on his sprained right ankle in anticipation of the Vols’ NCAA tournament game. The level of Ament’s rest and recovery could impact how far the Vols advance in the Big Dance. “Heading into this weekend, (Ament) feels confident about (his injured ankle).
He’s still getting around-the-clock treatment,” associate head coach Justin Gainey said. “But I think there’s a level of comfort, and he feels confident about the leg. “The great thing about the NCAA tournament is that you get a day in between (games), and that bodes well for everyone.
" No. 6 seed Tennessee (22-11) plays an NCAA tournament first-round game at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on March 20 (4:25 p. m.
ET, TBS). The Vols’ opponent will be the winner of the First Four game between No. 11 Miami of Ohio (31-1) and No.