Nate Ament Scouting Report | 2026 NBA Draft | FanVerdicts

SFTennesseeElite Prospect

Overall

Projected

Round 1

Height

6'10"

Weight

207 lbs

Age

NBA Comparison: Mikal Bridges

Combine Measurements + Testing

Curated from ESPN / NBA.com / Babcock Hoops

All measurements taken without shoes (NBA combine convention).

Anthropometric Measurements

Height

6'10"

Weight

207 lbs

Athletic Testing

Max Vertical

37.0"

Approach jump

Standing Vertical

31.0"

No approach

Lane Agility

11.27s

Lower is better

Mod Lane Agility

2.85s

Shuttle variant

3/4 Court Sprint

3.26s

Lower is better

Captured Jun 17, 2026.

Overview

Physical two-way wing with a mature, well-rounded game that fits modern NBA basketball. Tennessee's highest-ranked recruit ever (#4 ESPN), Ament does everything well — 17.0 PPG, 6.4 RPG, and elite defense. Led the Vols to the Elite Eight as a freshman.

Strengths

+17.0 PPG and 6.4 RPG — complete stat line as a freshman

+Excellent defender who can switch across multiple positions

+Elite size at 6'9"-6'10" with wing skills

+Strong rebounder from the wing position — 6.4 RPG

+Led Tennessee to Elite Eight

Weaknesses

-Three-point shooting needs improvement — 34.1%

-Field goal percentage at 40.5% suggests shot selection issues

-Average passing for a wing — 2.4 APG

College Stats

Season	School	GP	MPG	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	FG%	3P%	FT%
2025-26	Tennessee	34	33.0	17.0	6.4	2.4	1.0	—	40.5	34.1	79.1

Awards & Honors

NABC First Team All-Central DistrictThree SEC Freshman of the Week honorsTennessee's highest-ranked recruit ever (#4 ESPN)

Background

Nate Ament attended Highland School in Warrenton, Virginia, near his hometown of Manassas. He was ranked the No. 4 overall prospect in the 2025 class by ESPN, making him the highest-ranked recruit in Tennessee basketball history. Ament lived up to the billing, posting 17.0 points and 6.4 rebounds per game while serving as a key two-way contributor for the Vols. At 6'9"-6'10" with wing skills, his versatility on both ends of the floor helped lead Tennessee to the Elite Eight. His size and defensive switching ability project as immediate NBA value.

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