How Former Tennessee Star Nate Ament Performed in His NBA Debut
Nate Ament spent one season in Knoxville, but his presence was felt despite his short tenure. He helped the Vols go to the Elite Eight, averaging 16.7 points per game, 6.3 rebounds per game, and 1.0 steals per game. He was selected 13th overall in the NBA Draft back in June by the Miami Heat but was immediately sent to the Milwaukee Bucks as part of the trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat. He did not appear in the Bucks' first two games of the season (he had been battling an injury). However, he finally made his NBA debut on Saturday night. Oct 24, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) drives for a sot against Milwaukee Bucks forward Nate Ament (15) during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Bucks took on the 76ers, and Ament finally saw…
