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The 2026 NBA Draft saw former Missouri Valley Conference standouts Bennett Stirtz, Ryan Conwell and Ja’Kobi Gillespie selected in the opening two rounds, marking a historic milestone for the league.
Selected in the second round, Gillespie brings a blend of scoring, playmaking and defensive versatility to the Spurs, joining a Volunteers lineage that has produced dozens of NBA players over the past two decades.
Greeneville’s Ja'Kobi Gillespie was selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Draft, capping a college career that saw him lead the Tennessee Vols to the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight while earning All‑SEC honors.
Ament’s projected top‑10 pick, alongside Tennessee teammates Okpara and Gillespie, underscores the volatility of this year’s draft.
Nate Ament, a Tennessee freshman, is ranked ninth in ESPN's final NBA Draft Top 100, projected as a lottery selection, while teammates Felix Okpara and Ja'Kobi Gillespie hold late‑first‑round positions. The NBA Draft will be broadcast Tuesday and Wednesday on ABC and ESPN.