Will Nate Ament enter 2026 NBA Draft? Dates to watch for Tennessee star
Find out when Tennessee basketball star Nate Ament has to declare for the NBA Draft, and his latest draft stock.
All eyes are fixated on Tennessee basketball's standout freshman Nate Ament. The projected lottery pick has yet to declare for the 2026 NBA Draft. Ament is expected to join the loaded class, headlined by a number of top freshmen.
Following the Vols' Elite Eight loss to Michigan, an emotional Ament laid out his plans. "Talking to my coaches and my circle and see what the next step's going to be," he said on March 29. Here are some dates to watch for Nate Ament's NBA draft timeline.
NBA draft deadlines Ament has until 11:59 p. m. on April 24 to declare for the NBA draft before the early entry player window closes.
The All-SEC freshman can still maintain his college eligibility, postponing a final decision until May 27. He could either remain in the draft class and forgo his eligibility, or return to Tennessee for his sophomore season. The NBA draft is split into two nights.