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New Belmont coach Evan Bradds gets MVC All-Freshman Jack Smiley back.
Smiley chose Belmont over following Casey Alexander to Kansas State, his agent Derek Malloy told @TheFieldOf68.
Nate Ament: "It's one of the reasons I chose Tennessee because of Coach Barnes and his faith. ... as a team, you're trying to glorify something bigger than yourself. And, ultimately, something that is Jesus Christ and is God can only lead to good things. When you're playing for something other than your own glory and the glory of others, the glory of your teammates, the glory of Christ, only good things can happen from there if you're being selfless and trying to take care of each other."
"Make everyone that you're talking to feel like the most special person in the world."
Behind a 5-star recruiting ranking, lofty NBA Draft grades, and SEC All-Freshman honors lies one of college basketball's most humble stars.
Nate Ament credits the circle around him for that.
Paolo Banchero since the All-Star break:
25.4 PPG
9.7 RPG
6.0 APG
49% FG
Only Paolo, Jokic, Luka, Brown are averaging at least 25/5/5 in that span.
Magic snap Wolves' 5-game win streak.
Nate Ament getting physically tougher at Tennessee. That is what happens in Coach Rick Barnes' program. Upside out the roof. Good luck keeping him from his spot on the court.
Ebuka Okorie: 40 points.
Unbelievable performance from the Stanford freshman.
40 points
5 rebounds
4 assists
4 steals
12-21 FG
3-6 3PT
13-13 FT
Fifth time hitting 30+ this season, first time getting 40.
Fantastic first half from Nate Ament:
19 points
5 rebounds
3 assists
7-11 FG
4-6 3PT
Averaging 22.1 points over his last seven games and he's not slowing down tonight.
Vols up 14 on Kentucky in Lexington.