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Boys Basketball - Virginia

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BOYS BASKETBALL

Nate Ament

Forward
HIGHLAND SCHOOL
WARRENTON, VIRGINIA
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-10
Press Release

Peak Performance

18.9

Average Points (per game)

10

Average Rebounds (per game)

2.2

Average Assists (per game)

1.2

Average Blocks (per game)
“I’ve been doing this an awfully long time and I’m not sure in my 20-plus years of covering Virginia high school basketball that we’ve had a more complete forward in terms of skill-set, touch, court savvy and ability to impact a game. Nate Ament has steadily improved from season to season to a point where I fully expect him to make an immediate splash on the college level with a great opportunity to become a potential lottery pick.”
Matthew Hatfield
Publisher of VirginiaPreps.com
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Athletic Excellence

At the time of his selection, the 6-foot-10, 190-pound senior forward had led the Hawks to a 39-6 record and a berth in the upcoming Throne National Championships. Ament averaged 18.9 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 blocks through 45 games, leading Highland to the Virginia Independent School Athletic Association Division I state championship. A McDonald’s All-American Game selection and a member of Team USA for the Nike Hoop Summit, he is ranked as the nation’s No. 3 recruit in the Class of 2025 by On3.com.

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Academic Achievement

Ament has maintained an A average in the classroom. He remains undecided upon a collegiate destination.

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Exemplary Character

Ament has volunteered locally as a youth basketball coach and referee.