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Projected to be selected in the top half of the first round, Nate Ament’s NBA journey is bolstered by the support of his college coach Rick Barnes and a contingent of assistants traveling to New York
Nate Ament, the 6‑foot‑10 forward from Tennessee, was selected 13th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2026 NBA Draft. Known for his scoring and defensive potential, he averaged 16.7 points and 6.3 rebounds in his freshman season and is expected to develop his three‑point shooting and adapt to the NBA's physicality.
The Vols' 2027 schedule blends SEC rivalries with ambitious non‑conference road trips, featuring high‑profile home games, a Las Vegas festival appearance and a roster reshaped by top transfers.
Dusty May’s exit leaves Michigan rebuilding through the portal, while UCLA eyes Michigan’s JP Estrella, a 10‑point, 5.4‑rebound junior, to anchor its interior and complement a perimeter‑heavy lineup.
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.
Five‑star forward Malachi Jordan is set to begin his senior year at Prolific Prep after a whirlwind high school career, with an official visit to Tennessee scheduled for late September.
After guiding Michigan to a national title in just two seasons, Dusty May left for the NBA, prompting a wave of portal entries that have caught the attention of UCLA, which is eyeing dominant post player JP Estrella.
From the first Vol selected in 1948 to the latest prospects under coach Rick Barnes, Tennessee has consistently contributed talent to the NBA draft.
Tennessee’s basketball program has produced 57 NBA draft picks, with ten emerging under coach Rick Barnes since 2015, highlighting a legacy that continues into the upcoming draft.
A look at the ten programs most likely to capture their inaugural 2027 national championship, shaped by the transfer portal and NIL opportunities.
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 near‑miss at the Final Four, Tennessee is banking on three Chicago natives to inject physicality and defensive intensity into next season’s roster.
Tennessee’s roster overhaul features eight transfer additions and a renewed focus on offensive production.
A look at how three Volunteers prospects are slated to be selected in the upcoming NBA Draft, their statistical backgrounds and the program’s draft history.
After a standout year at Cal, Ames is focusing on toughness, teamwork and a quick adjustment to Rick Barnes’ system as the Vols gear up for the 2026‑27 campaign
Allan Houston, a Tennessee basketball icon, was in San Antonio as the New York Knicks secured their first NBA championship in 27 years, a moment that intertwines his playing legacy, family heritage, and ongoing impact on the sport.
21‑year‑old guard Dai Dai Ames, a Chicago native with a 1,500‑point high school career, has chosen the University of Tennessee for his senior season, citing the program’s winning tradition and Coach Rick Barnes. He joins a roster that already includes two other Chicago players, looking to add his scoring and toughness to a team preparing for the 2026 NBA Draft landscape.
Nate Ament’s invitation to the 2026 NBA Draft green room highlights his rise from a injury‑plagued season at Tennessee to a projected first‑round selection.
A joint letter from Arkansas coach John Calipari and other prominent basketball coaches calls on U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell to advance legislation that would tighten antitrust protections, curb unrestricted player transfers, and prioritize athlete well‑being.
Over the past decade, Tennessee under coach Rick Barnes has produced a steady stream of NBA draft picks, highlighted by top‑10 prospect Nate Ament and recent second‑round prospects Ja’Kobi Gillespie and Felix Okpara.
Jalen Haralson, a four‑star recruit who left Notre Dame for Tennessee, says he is ready to sacrifice personal statistics for the Volunteers' success and help the program reach the Final Four.
Jalen Haralson, a top 2025 recruit, discusses his move to Tennessee, his defensive ambitions, and the Volunteers' championship hopes.
ESPN analyst Jeff Borzello ranks Tennessee's incoming transfer class as the best in the country, highlighting seven players who averaged double‑digit points last season
Transfer guard Dai Dai Ames shares his thoughts on Tennessee's work ethic, coaching staff, and the team's emerging brotherhood as he prepares for the upcoming season.