Five-Star Plus+ SF Nate Ament visiting Duke this weekend for game vs. UNC

Nate Ament, On3’s No. 3 overall recruit in the 2025 class, will be taking an official visit to Duke this weekend, sources tell On3. He will watch the Blue Devils take on the arch-rival North Carolina.

Duke head coach Jon Scheyer extended a scholarship offer to Ament back in September of 2023.

This will be his second time visiting Durham as he unofficially visited the school last year.

Ament, a 6-foot-9 small forward out of Highland High (Warrenton, VA), is the top uncommitted prospect in the country.

He currently has a top 11 (in no particular order): Alabama, Arkansas, BYU, Duke, Georgetown, Kansas State, Kentucky, Louisville, Notre Dame, Tennessee, and Texas.

Ament’s trip to Duke marks his fifth official visit as he’s also been to Texas, Louisville, Tennessee, and Notre Dame. Kansas State is set to host him in February.

Ament on Duke

In a previous interview with On3, Nate Ament discussed the Blue Devils.

DUKE: “They’re winning, and they’re playing freshmen. Not only that, but defensively. I know I got to get better defensively, and they’re one of the best defensive teams in the country. Them having so many five stars and highly ranked players coming in and gelling so quickly, that’s everything. I haven’t talked with the Boozers too much, just here and there, but I talk with Nik (Khamenia) and Shelton (Henderson). They both want me to come, and they are both in my comments too.”

Scouting Report

“Nate Ament has a basketball player’s frame. While thin, he has good length and excellent positional size. It is that positional size that allows for his versatility on the floor. Ament is comfortable on the ball at each level. In fact, his passing and processing might be his most intriguing attribute on the court. Ament is an excellent passer with both hands, from multiple levels, off a live dribble or set. The jump shot release can get a little long, but he can knock down a three when given time and his size helps get into his shot motion. Ament plays with a good pace, while lacking true blow by speed, he has a good pace and is typically either bigger or more mobile than his defender at this point to help him get to various spots on the floor. Ament is thin with narrow shoulders, he will need to continue adding weight. He is also a quiet by nature person, and a late bloomer. Continue to watch as he develops. He has a unique game that enhances the level of those around him.” – On3’s Jamie Shaw