Milwaukee Bucks select Nate Ament with 13th pick in NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 1:31 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Milwaukee Bucks selected Nate Ament from Tennessee with the 13th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23. Ament, a 6-foot-10 forward, earned All-SEC honors during his freshman season, averaging 16.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. The pick marks the first lottery selection during Rick Barnes' tenure at Tennessee and the 11th player he has produced for the NBA. Ament's skill set has drawn comparisons to Kevin Durant, particularly for his shooting ability and defensive potential. His development in long-range shooting will be critical as he transitions to the professional level.
- •Nate Ament was selected 13th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks.
- •He averaged 16.7 points and 6.3 rebounds in his freshman season.
- •Ament is the first lottery pick under Rick Barnes at Tennessee.
- •He has drawn comparisons to NBA star Kevin Durant.
- •Ament's long-range shooting will be key for his NBA development.
- 4:34 AMYahoo Sports — Nate Ament reacts after ending up with Milwaukee Bucks, 'big shoes to fill'
- 2:08 AMYahoo Sports — What to know about Nate Ament, the Bucks' draft pick via Heat at No. 13
- 1:31 AMYahoo Sports — Pros, cons of Milwaukee Bucks picking Tennessee's Nate Ament in 2026 NBA Draft
"The Milwaukee Buck selected Tennessee basketball's Nate Ament with the 13th pick in the 2026 NBA draft. Here's what to know about the Vols phenom.
"Tennessee basketball's Nate Ament says he's excited to fill 'big shoes' with Milwaukee Bucks following the 2026 NBA Draft.
"Nate Ament was one of the most-coveted recruits in the 2025 class, but he had an up-and-down freshman season at Tennessee.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 4:34 AMNate Ament reacts after ending up with Milwaukee Bucks, 'big shoes to fill'
Tennessee basketball's Nate Ament says he's excited to fill 'big shoes' with Milwaukee Bucks following the 2026 NBA Draft.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 2:08 AMWhat to know about Nate Ament, the Bucks' draft pick via Heat at No. 13
Nate Ament was one of the most-coveted recruits in the 2025 class, but he had an up-and-down freshman season at Tennessee.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 1:31 AMPros, cons of Milwaukee Bucks picking Tennessee's Nate Ament in 2026 NBA Draft
The Milwaukee Buck selected Tennessee basketball's Nate Ament with the 13th pick in the 2026 NBA draft. Here's what to know about the Vols phenom.
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