
Nate Ament Rises to No. 9 in ESPN’s Final NBA Mock Draft
Ament’s projected top‑10 pick, alongside Tennessee teammates Okpara and Gillespie, underscores the volatility of this year’s draft.
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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.

The Arkansas Razorbacks have turned to the transfer portal to fill critical gaps, landing former Preseason Player of the Year Dawson Bryce, home‑run record holder Zeb Allen and promising left‑hander Ridge Harvey.

The Blue Devils travel to Gainesville to face the Gators in a rematch that promises to reshape early‑season narratives for both programs.

A look at how Tennessee’s freshman standout Nate Ament fell to ninth in ESPN’s latest NBA Draft prospects ranking, his combine measurements, and the outlook for his fellow Volunteers prospects.

Belmont travels to Indiana State’s home field for a crucial weekend series, featuring key hitters and pitchers on both sides.

Tennessee completed its last weekday game of the season with an 11‑1 triumph over Belmont, highlighted by a power surge and a strong outing from Nic Abraham.
The Wildcats enter a season of uncertainty under first‑year head coach Casey Alexander, with 13 newcomers and a crowded Big 12 landscape that could shape their NCAA Tournament fate.

Juke Harris, the ACC’s Most Improved Player and the top transfer prospect, is set to take an official visit to Tennessee after committing to the Vols. The visit comes amid a sweeping roster change for the program.