Three former Vols among top available players in NBA draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 3:15 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
As the NBA draft's second round approaches on June 25, three former Tennessee players are highlighted as top available prospects. Felix Okpara, Ja'Kobi Gillespie, and Tobe Awaka are listed among the best remaining players, following the selection of Nate Ament and Cameron Carr in the first round. Ament was picked No. 13 by Miami but was traded to Milwaukee, while Carr, picked No. 24 by New York, was traded to the Lakers. The draft events are taking place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
- •Nate Ament drafted No. 13, traded to Milwaukee
- •Cameron Carr drafted No. 24, traded to Lakers
- •Felix Okpara, Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Tobe Awaka remain available
- •NBA draft second round takes place June 25
- •Events are held at Barclays Center, Brooklyn
- 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — Three former Vols are best available players remaining in NBA draft
"Three former Tennessee basketball players are listed as best available remaining in the NBA draft second round.
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