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Two former Vols projected as NBA draft picks on June 24

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:15 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Two former Vols projected as NBA draft picks on June 24
Summary

The NBA draft is set to take place on June 23-24 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Jeremy Woo's NBA mock draft lists former Tennessee players Nate Ament, Felix Okpara, and Ja'Kobi Gillespie as potential selections. Ament is projected as the No. 10 overall pick to Milwaukee, while Okpara and Gillespie are expected to be taken at No. 42 and No. 41 respectively. The draft will consist of two rounds totaling 60 selections.

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  • •NBA draft scheduled for June 23-24 in Brooklyn.
  • •Nate Ament projected as the No. 10 overall pick.
  • •Felix Okpara predicted as the No. 42 pick.
  • •Ja'Kobi Gillespie expected at No. 41 overall.
  • •Three former Vols are anticipated to be selected.
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  • 4:15 PMYahoo Sports — Former Vols projected as back-to-back NBA draft picks
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Two former Vols are projected as back-to-back NBA draft picks in 2026.

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