Nate Ament ranked ninth among NBA draft prospects ahead of selection

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Nate Ament ranked ninth among NBA draft prospects ahead of selection
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Tennessee forward Nate Ament is ranked as the No. 9 prospect for the upcoming NBA draft, taking place June 21-22 in Brooklyn, New York. Ament played a key role for Tennessee in the recently concluded season, appearing in 35 games with an average of 16.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists. His standout performance included a career-high of 29 points against Oklahoma and notable games where he recorded 11 rebounds and five assists. Scouts are closely watching his potential as teams prepare for the draft.

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  • Nate Ament is ranked No. 9 by ESPN for the 2026 NBA draft.
  • He averaged 16.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists this season.
  • Ament's career high in points was 29 against Oklahoma.
  • The NBA draft will occur on June 21-22 at Barclays Center.
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Tennessee basketball forward Nate Ament is ranked as a top 10 NBA draft prospect.

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