Nate Ament Leaves Alabama Game with Right Leg Injury
Tennessee freshman nate ament left the Vols' matchup with Alabama after suffering a right leg injury with 7: 42 remaining in the first half, and a UT spokesperson said he is being evaluated for a right leg injury.
Nate Ament hurt while chasing a loose ball
The injury happened when Ament was on the floor trying to corral a loose ball and an Alabama player fell on his right leg, which bent backward. Tennessee was leading Alabama 20-16 at the time. Ament was down on the court briefly before walking off under his own power straight to the Tennessee locker room, then returned to the tunnel and tried to put weight on the leg by taking small jumps.
Early game details and season production
Before the injury, Ament had struggled offensively in the game, missing his first four field-goal attempts, including an open layup, and had grabbed three rebounds in eight minutes of action. The 6-foot-10 wing is Tennessee’s second-leading scorer on the season, entering the rematch with Alabama averaging 17. 9 points per game on 41. 7% shooting from the field and 32. 8% from three. He also leads the Vols with 6. 5 rebounds per game and adds 2. 5 assists.
Ament has been even more productive in SEC play, averaging 20. 1 points and 6. 2 rebounds per game. He was especially strong in Tennessee’s previous trip to Alabama last month, when he finished with 29 points, seven rebounds and three assists in a 79-73 victory.
Status and next steps for the Vols
A UT spokesperson said medical staff are evaluating Ament’s right leg injury. The team has not released a timetable for his return. This story will be updated with more details on Ament’s injury as they become available.
