Milwaukee Bucks rookie Nate Ament works to refine shooting form
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 11:05 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks rookie Nate Ament is focused on addressing concerns regarding his perimeter shooting as he prepares for his debut season. The 19-year-old was selected 13th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft after a collegiate career at Tennessee where he averaged 16.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. While he earned All-SEC Second Team honors, questions regarding his shooting consistency led to a slide from his early draft projections. Ament recently participated in a training session alongside Egor Demin led by NBA trainer Zach Gonzalez. Observers noted improved consistency from the forward during the workout, providing a positive sign for the Bucks as they integrate him into their rotation. The team views Ament as a long-term development project requiring adjustments to his mechanics before he assumes a larger role.
- •The Milwaukee Bucks selected Nate Ament with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- •Ament averaged 16.7 points per game during his freshman season at Tennessee.
- •Concerns about his shooting mechanics caused Ament to fall from his initial lottery projections.
- •Nate Ament and Egor Demin participated in a recent workout with trainer Zach Gonzalez.
- •The Milwaukee Bucks intend to develop Ament as a long-term contributor.
- 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Nate Ament gets encouraging update as the Milwaukee Bucks rookie looks to silence shooting doubts
"Before being drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks, Nate Ament was already viewed as one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft class. ESPN and 247Sports both ranked him as the No. 4 recruit in the country, trailing only AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer, who went on to become the first [...]
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