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UNC Basketball Still Absent From Top-Five Target's Visit Slate

The UNC basketball coaches don't appear to be among the favorites for Nate Ament, but they still have time.

Matt Giles

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Only about a month ago, Hubert Davis brought along his entire UNC basketball staff to check in on Highland School (Va.) senior forward Nate Ament. But there hasn't been much buzz regarding the Tar Heels' pursuit of the 6-foot-9, 185-pound five-star ever since.

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Meanwhile, Ament has been busy scheduling trips in his recruitment — with no mention of any confirmed travel plans to Chapel Hill.

The 17-year-old phenom, who recently climbed 10 notches to No. 4 overall on the 247Sports 2025 Composite, visited Texas in late September. And he was in Durham for an unofficial visit with the Blue Devils this past weekend, coinciding with Duke basketball's Countdown to Craziness festivities on Friday night.

Now, as he continues to welcome big-name head coaches to his school in between visits, Ament is slated to tour Louisville this weekend and Tennessee next weekend.

Plus, Ament has locked in a trip to Kansas State the second weekend of February.

Speaking of that scheduled Kansas State visit, it seems to confirm what the multifaceted talent has said about his timeline for months: he's likely to wait until spring before announcing a winner.

So, on that note, the UNC basketball recruiters may still encounter opportunities to make up ground in the Nate Ament sweepstakes.

He hasn't named finalists.

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Stay tuned to North Carolina Tar Heels On SI for more UNC basketball recruiting news.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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