Nate Ament, Tennessee basketball star, declares for the NBA Draft
Tennessee basketball forward Nate Ament has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft, announcing on social media on April 23. Ament averaged 16.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists throughout the season, and recent mock drafts have him as a borderline lottery pick.
Tennessee basketball forward Nate Ament declared for the 2026 NBA Draft on April 23. The first round of the NBA Draft is on June 23, with the draft lottery scheduled for May 10. Recent mock drafts have Ament as a borderline lottery pick, with USA TODAY's Bryan Kalbrosky and Sports Illustrated mocking him to No. 15. Yahoo Sports placed Ament at No. 10, and ESPN currently has him at No. 9. Ament averaged 16.7 points on 39.9% shooting, 6.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.0 steals throughout the season. He had a career-high 29 points with seven rebounds and three assists during the Vols' 79-73 win at Alabama on Jan. 24. Ament's elite play slowed at the end of the regular season due to multiple leg injuries, including a high ankle sprain.
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