Overview
- The freshman forward left with 7:42 in the first half after his right leg was pinned during a loose-ball scrum and he walked off under his own power.
- Ament warmed up at halftime and started the second half but was pulled after about two minutes, and a Tennessee spokesperson listed him as doubtful to return.
- Barnes said Ament “hurt his knee a little bit” and noted he had turned his ankle at Missouri on Feb. 24, reinforcing a cautious approach.
- Tennessee, ranked No. 22, lost 71-69 to No. 17 Alabama as Ja'Kobi Gillespie highlighted Ament’s all-around impact and Amari Evans provided 7 points and 8 rebounds in relief.
- No detailed diagnosis has been released, and Ament’s availability for Tuesday’s game at South Carolina will be evaluated.