John Calipari and the Arkansas basketball team he’s constructing for 2025-26 certainly wouldn’t turn down 5-star forward Nate Ament if he ultimately decided to commit to the Razorbacks, whenever he finally makes that decision.
The fan base in Bud Walton Arena did what they could when Arkansas hosted him during the regular-season finale against Mississippi State on March 8. The Hogs built an impressive second-half lead and then, following a theme that ended up haunting them weeks later, almost blew the game before prevailing by one, 93-92.
At 6-foot-9, the Manassas, Va., native would be a welcome addition to the frontcourt, where the team is gaining Nick Pringle and Malique Ewin, but losing Jonas Aidoo to eligibility, Adou Thiero to the NBA Draft and Zvonimir Ivisic to the transfer portal.