Arkansas Razorbacks Head Coach Sam Pittman Announces Nate Ament’s Commitment and Karter Knox’s Departure

In a significant development for the Arkansas Razorbacks men’s basketball program, head coach Sam Pittman has confirmed the commitment of five-star recruit Nate Ament, a 6-foot-9 small forward from Highland School in Virginia. Ament, ranked as the No. 3 overall prospect in the 2025 class by On3, had previously narrowed his choices to five schools: Arkansas, Duke, Kentucky, Louisville, and Tennessee. His decision to join the Razorbacks is seen as a major boost to the team’s recruiting efforts. citeturn0search6

Ament’s commitment follows a series of official visits, including one to Arkansas on March 8, 2025. During his visit, Ament expressed confidence in the Razorbacks’ coaching staff, noting, “They have a great coaching staff; you know Coach Cal is a renowned coach.” citeturn0search4

In related news, Coach Pittman announced the departure of Karter Knox from the Razorbacks. Knox, a 6-foot-6 forward from Riverview, Florida, joined Arkansas in April 2024 after decommitting from Kentucky to follow Coach John Calipari. Throughout his freshman season, Knox averaged 7.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game, citeturn0search7 with standout performances including a 14-point game against Ole Miss in the SEC Tournament.

Coach Pittman expressed understanding regarding Knox’s decision, emphasizing the importance of supporting players’ personal and professional growth. The Razorbacks are expected to make an official announcement regarding the new appointment in the coming weeks.

The addition of Ament and the departure of Knox signal a new era for the Razorbacks as they aim to build on their recent successes and strengthen their position in the competitive Southeastern Conference. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how these developments will impact the team’s performance in the upcoming season.