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7. Nate Ament, SF/PF, Tennessee​

Freshman | Height: 6-10 | Age: 19.0 | Previous ranking: 4

It's not altogether surprising that Ament has struggled with efficiency while adjusting to the size and physicality of the college game. NBA teams perennially value oversized, skilled perimeter players in his mold, which will earn him the benefit of patience. It's fair to say he has looked farther from impacting an NBA game than expected, though, and

Ament's finishing and 3-point shooting (37.4% from the field and 28.9% from three) have been subpar, and he's not explosive downhill or off the dribble, leading to some shaky moments. He has managed to be productive (16.3 points and 7.1 rebounds) in spite of that, and whether he ultimately slips in the draft will hinge on his full body of work, not just a tricky first month. While Ament hasn't helped himself thus far, the rarity of his skill set and obvious long-term upside warrants patience.

2025-26 stats: 16.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists in 10 games
 
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knoxvol52 said:

7. Nate Ament, SF/PF, Tennessee​

Freshman | Height: 6-10 | Age: 19.0 | Previous ranking: 4

It's not altogether surprising that Ament has struggled with efficiency while adjusting to the size and physicality of the college game. NBA teams perennially value oversized, skilled perimeter players in his mold, which will earn him the benefit of patience. It's fair to say he has looked farther from impacting an NBA game than expected, though, and

Ament's finishing and 3-point shooting (37.4% from the field and 28.9% from three) have been subpar, and he's not explosive downhill or off the dribble, leading to some shaky moments. He has managed to be productive (16.3 points and 7.1 rebounds) in spite of that, and whether he ultimately slips in the draft will hinge on his full body of work, not just a tricky first month. While Ament hasn't helped himself thus far, the rarity of his skill set and obvious long-term upside warrants patience.

2025-26 stats: 16.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists in 10 games
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So bust....later?
 
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