Duke's Jon Scheyer and Arkansas' John Calipari show up to witness Nate Ament take on Tajh Ariza in the John Wall Invitational

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: JUN 05 Pangos All-American Camp - Source: Getty
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: JUN 05 Pangos All-American Camp - Source: Getty

Duke coach Jon Scheyer and Arkansas' John Calipari were around to witness Nate Ament take on fellow five-star prospect Tajh Ariza in a John Wall Invitational semifinal game on Saturday. Ament led his Highland Hawks to a 63-40 victory with 12 points, 13 rebounds and six assists.

Tajh Ariza, on the other hand, ended with 12 points, seven of which came in the first half, where his team put up a strong fight. Ament, with eight points, likewise set the tone for his team as the two sides were separated by only one point as the first half ended with Highland leading 25-24.

The second half made the difference. Highland went on to establish a 10-point lead in the third quarter by outscoring Westchester 16-9. Highland stretched its lead further in the fourth quarter.

Ament, rated as the No. 4 prospect in the 2025 class by ESPN, gave an impressive performance under the watchful eyes of both coaches, and Tajh Ariza, who ranks No. 7 in the 2026 class, did, too.

Ament, a 6-foot-9 forward, already has an offer from Duke, so it's no surprise that Blue Devils coach Jon Scheyer was in attendance.

In the same vein, Ariza, a 6-7 forward, has also already received an offer from Arkansas Razorbacks coach John Calipari.

Where will Nate Ament play college basketball?

Nate Ament, still undecided on his college commitment, is one of the most highly sought-after recruits in the Class of 2025. He has gotten 38 college offers, including top college programs like Kansas State, Notre Dame, Texas and Louisville.

According to ON3, Duke leads the race to secure Ament's commitment with a 23.3% chance. Next in line are Tennessee (15.4%) and Louisville (13.2%).

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