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Ament's NBA Draft Decision: Stay or Go?

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Jonas Ament, Tennessee Volunteers six-foot-ten freshman forward, faces a crucial decision this Friday, April 24th, as the NBA draft entry deadline approaches. Ament, who earned All-SEC Second Team and Freshman Team honors, led the Vols in defensive rebounds, total boards, free throws, and attempts. He ranked high in scoring, threes made, blocks, and starts, setting Volunteer freshman records. Ament, a consensus five-star recruit, is a cornerstone for the Vols, and fans and scouts are eagerly awaiting his decision to stay in college or pursue a professional career.

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Ament's NBA Draft Decision: Stay or Go?

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College Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Ament's NBA Draft Decision: Stay or Go?. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On April 23rd, Tennessee volunteers forward. Jonas Aiment faces a big decision this Friday, April 24th, when the NBA draft entry deadline hits. The 6 foot 10 freshman can test the waters but has until May 27th to withdraw and head back to school. Last season, he dropped 16.7 points, grabbed 6.3 rebounds, and dish 2.3 assists per game while starting all. 35 contests. Aiment earned all SEC second team nods, made the all SEC freshman team, and was a finalist for the Julius Irving Award. He shot nearly 40% from the field and drained free throws at 79% clip, setting volunteer freshman records with 100. 96 makes on 248 tries. Third most points ever for a Tennessee first year player at 5084. Fans and scouts are buzzing because AIMON led the voles in defensive rebounds at 4.6. Total boards, free throws, and attempts. He ranked high in scoring, three's made, blocks, and starts.

Showing why he's a cornerstone already as a rookie. From Menace's Virginia, AIMON was the top recruit Tennessee ever landed, clocking in as the number 4 overall prospect in the class of 20. 25 by 247 sports, a consensus 5 star stud. All eyes they locked on AIMON through late May, as he weighs pro dreams against another college run. With the voles hoping he sticks around to build on. That breakout year.

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