Nate Ament Nears Commitment, Louisville Among Top Contenders

Louisville's men's basketball program is actively pursuing five-star recruit Nate Ament, who has narrowed his choices to five schools, including Louisville, Duke, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Tennessee. National recruiting insider Joe Tipton suggests that Louisville is currently the frontrunner for Ament, praised for his impressive stats and potential, which could make him the highest-ranked recruit in the program's history if he commits. Conversely, another highly-regarded prospect, Brayden Burries, has seemingly shifted his focus away from Louisville, favoring schools like Tennessee and Alabama. Despite the setback with Burries, Louisville remains a strong contender in the 2025 class, having already secured commitments from Mikel Brown Jr. and aiming for Ament. The Cardinals also have aspirations to land top prospects in the 2026 class. Overall, Louisville's recruiting efforts are showing promise, particularly under first-year head coach Pat Kelsey.