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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.
Coach Rick Barnes discusses the progress of his team during summer practice, highlighting the development of new players and the team's overall performance.
Coach Rick Barnes reflects on the team’s progress, highlighting NBA draft selections and the emergence of key players as the Volunteers gear up for a new season.
Two Tennessee-connected basketball stars, Ja'Kobi Gillespie and Felix Okpara, were selected in the NBA draft, marking a milestone for the region and sparking celebrations across their communities.
Miles Rubin is set to replace Felix Okpara as Tennessee's center, bringing a blend of size, vertical leap and a long‑standing partnership with teammate Dai Dai Ames. Coach Rick Barnes sees the new frontcourt as a chance to prove its depth and versatility.
After a standout season at Maryland and a transfer to Tennessee, Ja’Kobi Gillespie was selected 42nd overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Draft, marking the end of a brief but impactful college career.
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.
Two former University of Tennessee players were selected in the recent NBA draft, highlighting the state's growing basketball pipeline.
Felix Okpara was picked 46th overall by the Orlando Magic and traded to the Washington Wizards, joining a Tennessee draft class that made history with multiple selections in back‑to‑back years.
In Brooklyn, the NBA’s second‑round unfolded at Barclays Center, where the San Antonio Spurs selected Tennessee guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie with the 42nd overall pick, highlighting a career that includes a program‑record 79 steals and a historic 650‑point, 200‑assist season.
Senior guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie was selected 42nd overall in the 2026 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs, capping a record‑breaking college career that reshaped Tennessee basketball.
From the streets of Lagos to the courts of Knoxville, Felix Okpara's path to the NBA culminated when the Washington Wizards selected him with the 46th pick in the 2026 draft, capping a defensive reputation that earned him All‑SEC honors.
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.
Tennessee’s 2026‑27 SEC schedule is set, featuring nine home and nine away games, a revamped roster, and key departures.
Day two of the NBA draft at Barclays Center highlighted the movement of former Tennessee players, with trades to Milwaukee, Los Angeles and other franchises, while ESPN’s rankings spotlighted several Volunteers still in the mix.
The NBA draft opens on Tuesday with the first round at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Five former Tennessee Volunteers are projected to be selected, highlighted by Nate Ament’s ninth‑overall projection and Cameron Carr’s 15th‑overall outlook.
Nate Ament is slated to hear his name called in the opening round of the 2026 NBA Draft, joining a lineage of Volunteers who have turned college success into professional opportunities.
Ament’s projected top‑10 pick, alongside Tennessee teammates Okpara and Gillespie, underscores the volatility of this year’s draft.
With the 2026 NBA Draft set to begin June 23, three former Volunteers are slated to hear their names called, each with distinct projections and storylines.
Vanderbilt sophomore Tyler Tanner, a rising NBA prospect, discusses his offseason regimen, defensive growth and draft ambitions ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft.
With the 2026 NBA Draft set for next Wednesday, three Tennessee standouts — including transfer Juke Harris — are poised to make an impact, even as early projections omit the sharpshooter from the top 30.
After a standout sophomore season, Tyler Tanner is refining his game with NBA prospects, focusing on defense, leadership and shooting to secure a first‑round spot in the 2026 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.
Tennessee’s 2026 NBA Draft prospects — Nate Ament, Ja’Kobi Gillespie and Felix Okpara — are projected across the first and second rounds, with pundit Ryan Hammer’s rankings shaping expectations.