Sat Apr 19 11:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Duke Basketball Appears to Be Losing Ground in Recruitment of Top Prospect Nate Ament

**DURHAM, NC** – Duke University’s basketball program may be losing out on a highly-ranked recruit. According to 247Sports national recruiting insider Travis Branham, Tennessee is the predicted frontrunner to land 6-foot-9 power forward Nate Ament, currently ranked No. 4 overall in the 2025 class. Ament, a Virginia native, is expected to announce his college decision in the coming weeks.

While Duke offered Ament a scholarship last September, Branham’s Crystal Ball prediction suggests the Blue Devils are trailing Tennessee, along with other finalists Arkansas, Louisville, and Kentucky. Despite this setback, Duke maintains the top-ranked 2025 recruiting class overall, boasting four five-star commitments. However, Ament’s decision could impact Duke’s continued dominance in the recruiting rankings.

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