What's wrong with Nate Ament? How injury is impacting Tennessee star's minutes in March Madness
The Volunteers forward hasn't been playing his typical minutes in the NCAA Tournament.
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For nearly a month, Tennessee Volunteers star forward Nate Ament has been dealing with an injury. Ament, the Vols' second-leading scorer in 2025-26 as a freshman, has proven to be one of the SEC's best players when on the court. But lately, including in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, that availability has been the issue.
Ever since a February ankle injury, Ament has been on and off the court — including a minutes restriction that will likely continue until Tennessee's season ends. Here's what to know about Ament's injury and how it's impacting his playing time. MARCH MADNESS HQ: Live NCAA bracket | TV schedule | Latest news and more Why is Nate Ament not playing?
Ament has been dealing with a leg/ankle injury since late February. Initially, it sidelined him, as he missed around two weeks of the regular season, then made his return for the second round of the SEC Tournament. However, while Ament has been able to play through the injury lately, he's also been playing in limited spurts.
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