Ament's Return Boosts Vols Ahead of NCAA Tournament

0:00On March 14, Tennessee men's basketball team bowed out of the SEC Tournament quarter finals with a 75-68 loss to Vanderbilt on Friday. It marked their second defeat to the in-state rival in just six days, leaving the volunteers frustrated after high hopes for another conference title. Their early exit might help in the long run, though, especially for freshman Nate Aiman. He missed the final two regular season games with a right leg injury from late February, for return for back-to-back tournament games in Nashville. Aiman shone against Auburn with 27 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocks to fuel a big comeback win. Against Vanderbilt, he posted a double-double with 12 points and 11 boards, but shot just one for 13 from the field. Kotric Barnes noted the rest could get, ament, and guard, Hacobe Gillespie closer to full strength this time of year when few players are at one. 100%. Aiman played over 60 minutes total, despite the injury and plans to shake off the rough shooting.

1:00Now the balls turn their focus to the NCAA tournament selection show Sunday evening, hoping for a strong seed while their key players heal up from March. Madness.