The Kentucky Wildcats have been making significant strides in their recruiting efforts under new head coach Mark Pope, and the Big Blue Nation (BBN) has been eagerly following every development. Recently, much of the fanbase’s attention has been on the anticipated commitment of five-star guard Jasper Johnson. However, Pope and his staff had also been preparing to host another major recruit, five-star forward Nate Ament, as part of their 2025 class efforts. Unfortunately, it appears that Ament’s visit to Lexington has been postponed.
According to a report by Jacob Polacheck of KSR, Ament was scheduled to visit Kentucky starting on Wednesday, August 28th. However, the 6-foot-9, 185-pound forward from Manassas, Virginia, has decided to delay his trip. While the postponement is disappointing for Kentucky fans, it’s important to note that the visit hasn’t been canceled outright, leaving the door open for future possibilities.
5-Star Nate Ament has postponed his visit to Kentucky, sources confirm to KSR+.
Ament was originally set to visit on Wednesday, August 28.
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Ament is one of the top players in the 2025 recruiting class and is considered a highly sought-after stretch four. His impressive offer list includes elite programs such as Duke, Kansas, North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and many others, alongside Kentucky. With his versatile skill set and size, Ament is a prime target for any program looking to bolster its frontcourt in the coming years.
Mark Pope and his coaching staff have been zeroing in on their top targets for the 2025 class, and Ament is clearly one of the players they are prioritizing. Along with Jasper Johnson, Kentucky is also pursuing other top prospects like Malachi Moreno, Braylon Mullins, Tounde Yessoufou, and Chris Cenac. The goal is to stack together a group of elite recruits that will continue to solidify Kentucky’s reputation as a premier basketball program.
The key takeaway from this news is the use of the word “postponed” rather than “canceled.” This distinction suggests that Ament remains interested in visiting Kentucky at a later date, and if the Wildcats can eventually get him on campus, they could still be in the running to secure his commitment.
While it’s unclear when Ament will reschedule his visit, Kentucky fans should remain optimistic. The Wildcats’ recruiting momentum under Pope has been strong, and the program’s appeal remains as strong as ever. As the recruitment process continues to unfold, it will be interesting to see how Kentucky’s 2025 class shapes up and whether Ament will ultimately be part of it.
