Tennessee prospects Nate Ament, Ja'Kobi Gillespie highlight NBA Draft potential
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 1:13 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
As the 2026 NBA Draft approaches, Tennessee's Nate Ament leads the charge among prospects. Ament, projected as a lottery pick, showcased his skills after a slow start this season, particularly during SEC play. Alongside Ament, point guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie and center Felix Okpara are expected to be selected in the second round. Gillespie set a Tennessee record for steals this season, while Okpara has established himself as a strong rim protector. The draft is set for next week, with various projections placing Ament in the top tier of selections.
- •Nate Ament projected as a lottery pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.
- •Ja'Kobi Gillespie and Felix Okpara expected to be picked in round two.
- •Ament showed significant improvement during SEC play this season.
- •Gillespie holds a Tennessee record for most steals in a season.
- •Draft set for next week, with key picks anticipated.
- 1:13 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 NBA Draft: Where Tennessee prospects stack up
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