​Before being drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks, Nate Ament was already viewed as one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft class. ESPN and 247Sports both ranked him as the No. 4 recruit in the country, trailing only AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer, who went on to become the first three selections in this year’s draft.Ament made a strong impression during his freshman season with the Volunteers, emerging as one of Tennessee’s most important contributors. He put up 16.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 steal per game while earning All SEC Second Team honors and a place on the SEC All Freshman Team. Ament also played a key role in Tennessee’s NCAA Tournament run, helping the Volunteers reach the Elite Eight.Nate Ament’s first year with the Milwaukee BucksMar 22, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) in the first half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn ImagesThe 19-year-old entered the draft process with plenty of upside, but concerns about his jumper caused his stock to slide from its early lottery projection.The Milwaukee Bucks ultimately selected him with the No. 13 overall pick, viewing him as a long term development project rather than someone expected to immediately earn a major role. He was expected to need time to refine his shooting and round out his game before becoming a dependable contributor in Milwaukee’s rotation.Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) dribbles in the second half against the Iowa State Cyclones during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Midwest Regional of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn ImagesHowever, Ament is determined to prove his critics wrong and show that his shooting can become a reliable part of his game. Albert Ghim, the Director of Communications for No Ceilings NBA, recently watched Ament and Egor Demin work out with NBA trainer Zach Gonzalez as they prepared for the upcoming season.THIS is what it takes to become great in the NBA. I’ve been very blessed to attend some pro workouts thanks to NBA trainer, Zach Gonzalez. Egor Demin and Nate Ament were on fire throughout this whole workout. Come see what they were working on! @NoCeilingsNBApic.twitter.com/BqYClVYpCE— ALBERT GHIM (@albertoeghim) September 3, 2026Ghim came away impressed by the consistency Ament and Demin showed during the session. He also shared encouraging thoughts on Ament’s performance, giving Milwaukee Bucks fans another reason to be excited about what the young forward could bring next season.More Bucks News from Wisconsin Sports HeroicsApr 3, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr (5) reacts against the Philadelphia 76ers in the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn ImagesMilwaukee Bucks could face unco