Nate Ament ranked ninth among NBA draft prospects ahead of selection
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 3:15 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — Nate Ament ranked top 10 NBA draft prospect
"Tennessee basketball forward Nate Ament is ranked as a top 10 NBA draft prospect.
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