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UNC Basketball Among Bluebloods Recruiting Five-Star Forward Hardest

Nate Ament is likely to draw more UNC basketball attention in the coming days.

Matt Giles

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The first of two recruiting live periods in July tips off on Thursday. Chances are Highland Prep (Va.) forward Nate Ament, a prime Tar Heel target of late, notices the UNC basketball staff sitting courtside early and often this week.

Ament stars for Team Loaded VA on the Adidas 3SSB Circuit. He's jumped five spots since the spring to No. 13 overall on the 247Sports 2025 Composite. And he's completed his collection of blueblood offers, including the one he received from UNC basketball head coach Hubert Davis in May.

Now, judging by his first outing at this week's 3SSB Palmetto Road Championship in Rock Hill, S.C., the 6-foot-9, 185-pound five-star has his sights on another rise in the rankings.

He finished with 26 points, nine rebounds, and four blocks in a 72-66 win over Jalen Green Elite on Wednesday.

Following Nate Ament's statement performance, HS Top Recruits reported that the Tar Heels are one of five schools "recruiting him hardest" right now, along with UConn, Duke, Kentucky, and Kansas State.

While Ament has yet to confirm dates of any official visits for his senior year, he noted plans to check out Indiana and Virginia soon.

UNC's active 2025 recruiting outlook sits at 16 undecided targets and with no commits on board just yet.

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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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