# Nate Ament: NBA's Hidden Gem in 2026 Draft

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Podcast: [SEC Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sec-basketball-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7685481)
Published: 2026-05-24T21:37:18+00:00
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Nate Ament, a towering six-foot-ten forward from Tennessee, is emerging as a potential steal in the 2026 NBA Draft. Despite being a five-star recruit, his game has been overlooked, but NBA scouts are taking notice of his size, perimeter shooting, and growth potential. Aments freshman year stats may not be flashy, but his versatility and improvement have scouts excited. His modern NBA game, including his ability to handle the ball, score, and guard multiple positions, has drawn comparisons to players like Franz Wagner. Aments late-season surge, where he nearly averaged twenty points per game and improved his three-point shooting, has further piqued scouts interest. If he continues on this trajectory, Ament could be a major steal in the draft. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/91d1914451ab8185

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