Rick Barnes expects Nate Ament to go through the NBA Draft process after his freshman season with Tennessee basketball. The Vols coach said Thursday said “there’s nothing to talk about” with Ament in regards to a decision because Barnes believes it is obvious. “The fact of the matter is I don’t see how he can’t go to the NBA because I think he’s one of the top players in the country,” Barnes said.

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