Felix Okpara selected by Orlando in NBA draft, traded to Washington
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Felix Okpara selected by Orlando in NBA draft, traded to Washington
Dan Harralson, Vols Wire·Vols Wire
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TheNBA draftcontinued Wednesday with the second round at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The draft consists of two rounds and 60 picks.
Felix Okparawas selected byOrlandoin the second round (No. 46 overall). He was traded toWashingtonafter being drafted by the Magic.
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He played for the Vols for two seasons, appearing in 73 games (72 starts). Okpara started all 38 games for Tennessee in 2024-25 season, setting a single-season record.
He was one of four Tennessee players in program history to record two 50-block seasons, joiningGrant Williams,Kyle Alexanderand C.J. Black.
ForwardNate Amentwas the Vols' first NBA draft selection in 2026. He was drafted byMiamiin the first round with the No. 13 overall pick. Ament was traded toMilwaukeeafter being drafted.
GuardJa'Kobi Gillespiewas also selected in the second round by the Spurs (No. 42 overall).
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Tennessee has produced 60 NBA draft picks all time in program history.Gillespieis also the 13th former Vol to be selected in the NBA draft who played for head coachRick Barnes.
June 23, 2026; New York, New York; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the thirteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Tennessee forward Nate Ament after he was selected by the Miami Heat at Barclays Center.
(Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
June 23, 2026; New York, New York; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the thirteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Tennessee forward Nate Ament after he was selected by the Miami Heat at Barclays Center.
(Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
June 23, 2026; New York, New York; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the thirteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Tennessee forward Nate Ament after he was selected by the Miami Heat at Barclays Center.
(Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
June 23, 2026; New York, New York; The thirteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Tennessee forward Nate Ament after he was selected by the Miami Heat at Barclays Center.
(Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
Nate Ament after he is drafted thirteenth overall by the Miami Heat during Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York.
(Arturo Holmes, Getty Images)
Nate Ament poses on the red carpet prior to Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York.
(Arturo Holmes, Getty Images)
Nate Ament after he is drafted thirteenth overall by the Miami Heat and then traded to the Milwaukee Bucks during Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York.
(Arturo Holmes, Getty Images)
June 23, 2026; New York, New York; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the thirteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Tennessee forward Nate Ament after he was selected by the Miami Heat at Barclays Center.
(Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
Nate Ament poses on the red carpet prior to Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York.
(Arturo Holmes, Getty Images)
June 23, 2026; New York, New York; The 2026 NBA draft at Barclays Center.
(Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
Nate Ament is interviewed on the red carpet prior to Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026.
(Caleb Bowlin, Getty Images)
Nate Ament speaks with the media during the 2026 NBA draft prospect availability at Lotte New York Palace on June 22, 2026 in New York.
(Caleb Bowlin, Getty Images)
Nate Ament talks with media during the 2026 NBA draft prospect availability at Lotte New York Palace on June 22, 2026 in New York.
(Caleb Bowlin, Getty Images)
Nate Ament talks with media during the 2026 NBA draft prospect availability at Lotte New York Palace on June 22, 2026 in New York.
(Caleb Bowlin, Getty Images)
Nate Ament talks with media during the 2026 NBA draft prospect availability at Lotte New York Palace on June 22, 2026 in New York.
(Caleb Bowlin, Getty Images)
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
June 23, 2026; New York, New York; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the thirteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Tennessee forward Nate Ament after he was selected by the Miami Heat at Barclays Center.
(Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
June 23, 2026; New York, New York; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the thirteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Tennessee forward Nate Ament after he was selected by the Miami Heat at Barclays Center.
(Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
June 23, 2026; New York, New York; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the thirteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Tennessee forward Nate Ament after he was selected by the Miami Heat at Barclays Center.
(Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
June 23, 2026; New York, New York; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the thirteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Tennessee forward Nate Ament after he was selected by the Miami Heat at Barclays Center.
(Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
June 23, 2026; New York, New York; The thirteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Tennessee forward Nate Ament after he was selected by the Miami Heat at Barclays Center.
(Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
Nate Ament after he is drafted thirteenth overall by the Miami Heat during Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York.
(Arturo Holmes, Getty Images)
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
Nate Ament poses on the red carpet prior to Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York.
(Arturo Holmes, Getty Images)
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
Nate Ament after he is drafted thirteenth overall by the Miami Heat and then traded to the Milwaukee Bucks during Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York.
(Arturo Holmes, Getty Images)
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
June 23, 2026; New York, New York; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the thirteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Tennessee forward Nate Ament after he was selected by the Miami Heat at Barclays Center.
(Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
Nate Ament poses on the red carpet prior to Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York.
(Arturo Holmes, Getty Images)
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June 23, 2026; New York, New York; The 2026 NBA draft at Barclays Center.
(Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
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Nate Ament update in NBA Summer League California Classic
Nate Ament is interviewed on the red carpet prior to Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026.
(Caleb Bowlin, Getty Images)
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
Nate Ament speaks with the media during the 2026 NBA draft prospect availability at Lotte New York Palace on June 22, 2026 in New York.
(Caleb Bowlin, Getty Images)
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
Nate Ament talks with media during the 2026 NBA draft prospect availability at Lotte New York Palace on June 22, 2026 in New York.
(Caleb Bowlin, Getty Images)
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
Nate Ament talks with media during the 2026 NBA draft prospect availability at Lotte New York Palace on June 22, 2026 in New York.
(Caleb Bowlin, Getty Images)
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
Nate Ament talks with media during the 2026 NBA draft prospect availability at Lotte New York Palace on June 22, 2026 in New York.
(Caleb Bowlin, Getty Images)
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