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Vols Star Ament's Leg Injury Sparks March Madness Fears
1 Mar
Summary
- Freshman Nate Ament suffered a leg injury during a game against Alabama.
- Ament exited the game twice, raising concerns about his availability.
- Coach Barnes indicated Ament aggravated multiple areas in his right leg.

Tennessee Volunteers freshman Nate Ament sustained a right leg injury during Saturday's 71-69 loss to Alabama. Ament, a key player averaging 17.9 points per game, exited the game twice after an Alabama player landed on his leg in the first half. He briefly returned at the start of the second half but was later ruled doubtful to return and went to the locker room.
Head coach Rick Barnes stated that Ament appeared to aggravate multiple areas in his leg, including his knee and foot. Barnes emphasized Ament's toughness, suggesting the injury might not be long-term but acknowledging the player's inability to continue. The Volunteers now face uncertainty with two regular-season games remaining before the SEC Tournament in Nashville, with Ament's health critical for their NCAA Tournament prospects.




