Nate Ament falls to Milwaukee Bucks at No. 13 in NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 1:38 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Tennessee forward Nate Ament was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 13th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Despite being projected as a top 10 talent in various mock drafts, Ament's drop was attributed to his subpar shooting performance of under 40% from the field during his only season in college. Concerns over his finishing ability at the rim contributed to teams opting for other prospects earlier in the draft. Ament's selection marks a surprising turn for a player previously compared to Kevin Durant for his size and skill set.
- •Nate Ament was projected as a top 10 pick.
- •He was drafted 13th by the Milwaukee Bucks.
- •Ament shot under 40% from the field in college.
- •Concerns about his finishing ability affected his draft stock.
- •He drew comparisons to Kevin Durant for his size.
- 1:38 AMYahoo Sports — Why did Nate Ament fall in 2026 NBA Draft?
"The Tennessee forward dropped a bit further than most anticipated.
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