US EditionNate Ament Declares for NBA Draft After Star-Studded Freshman Season at Tennessee
The 6-foot-10 forward averaged 16.7 points and 6.3 rebounds, and he can still withdraw from the draft by May 27.
- On Thursday, Tennessee freshman forward Nate Ament officially declared for the 2026 NBA Draft, capping a remarkable season that positioned him as a projected lottery pick.
- Ament powered Tennessee's third consecutive Elite Eight run, averaging 16.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game while recording 584 total points, the third-highest mark by a Tennessee freshman.
- Tennessee coach Rick Barnes described Ament as having "no ceiling," while ESPN mock drafts currently project him at No. 9 overall, positioning him as a potential lottery selection.
- Although Ament entered the draft, he retains college eligibility until May 27 to potentially withdraw, with the draft lottery scheduled for May 10 determining the top 14 picks.
- To offset the departure, the Volunteers have signed five transfers, including Belmont guard Tyler Lundblade and Cal guard Dai Dai Ames, reshaping the roster for the upcoming season.
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Tennessee freshman phenom Nate Ament declares for NBA Draft
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee men's basketball star Nate Ament announced Thursday that he will enter the 2026 NBA Draft after one year on Rocky Top. Ament shared a lengthy statement on social media thanking the university and the fans for their support. "I promise to always represent the Vols with the upmost pride," he [...]
Nate Ament, Tennessee basketball star, declares for the NBA Draft
Tennessee star Nate Ament reveals NBA Draft decision
Tennessee standout Nate Ament is headed to the National Basketball Association, the freshman declared via a social media post Thursday night. Ament made his declaration public on Instagram, as the former McDonald’s All-American and second-team All-SEC selection is now a one-and-done in Knoxville. “I want to dedicate this post to my Vol family. Your guys love and support is a huge reason I have this opportunity,” Ament wrote. “It’s because of you…
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