Who is Nate Ament? Meet the top uncommitted 2025 class basketball prospect chased by Duke, Louisville and more

Nate Ament, a 6-foot-9 power forward, is currently the highest remaining uncommitted prospect in the Class of 2025. Ranked as the No. 4 player nationally by 247Sports, the 17-year-old has top college programs like Duke, Louisville and more in pursuit.

Born to a Rwandan mother and an American father on Dec. 10, 2006, Ament has quickly become one of the strongest young basketball talents in the United States. He’s not just a five-star recruit, but he's also projected as a top pick for the 2026 NBA draft.

After starting out at Colgan High School in his hometown of Manassas, Virginia, Ament transferred to Highland School in Warrenton, Virginia, in his sophomore year and primarily plays as a small forward. He was named Virginia’s Gatorade Player of the Year and MaxPreps Player of the Year.

Ament also led the Hawks to a state championship title and won gold with the USA Men’s U18 National Team at the FIBA U18 AmeriCup in June.

Originally scheduled to announce his college choice during the McDonald's All-American Game, Ament surprised fans by postponing his decision just hours before tipoff. He has now pushed back the announcement until after the NCAA Final Four.

However, during the All-American Game broadcast, ESPN displayed a visual listing Ament as committed to Louisville, sparking speculation.

Ament was spotted courtside at the ACC championship game in March, watching closely as Duke and Louisville battled it out, with both schools remaining strong contenders for his signature.

Basketball runs deep in Nate's family, as his father, Albert Ament, played at Wayne State for four years and was inducted into the school's athletic hall of fame. Nate has three older brothers, two of whom played high school soccer. His third oldest brother, Frederick, competed for Colgan for one season in junior varsity basketball.

In an interview with HoopsHype in August, Nate Ament named Kevin Durant as his GOAT, saying he's "just more similar to me, and I love watching him."

“My mother is a big reason I play this sport”: Nate Ament shares his inspiration

Beyond his on-court success, Nate Ament has consistently acknowledged the role of his family, especially his mother, Godelive, in his basketball journey.

In an interview with Times Sport's Damas Sikubwabo, Ament opened up about the personal inspiration behind his newly released Reebok signature sneaker, "Rwanda PE," a tribute to his maternal roots.

“Obviously my mom is Rwandan, and the country means a lot to me,” Ament said. "My mother is a big reason I play this sport, so I was set on my first 'PE' to be a tribute to her.”

Ament’s pride in his heritage runs deep, as he remains closely connected to his Rwandan roots and hopes to inspire young athletes across both America and Rwanda.

As Nate Ament continues to keep fans and recruiters waiting, anticipation builds around where the talented forward will eventually land.

With the Final Four looming, all eyes are on the power forward as he inches closer to revealing his next chapter. Whether it’s Duke, Louisville or another powerhouse program, one thing is certain: Nate Ament is poised to make an immediate impact.