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The NBA draft continued Wednesday with the second round at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The draft consists of two rounds and 60 picks.
Tennessee guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie was selected by San Antonio in the second round (No. 42 overall).
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Gillespie played one year for the Vols and appeared in 37 games (37 starts). He holds the program's single-season record for steals (79). Gillespie also recorded 201 assists and converted 103 three-point attempts. He was the first Vol to score 650 points and record 200 assists in a season.
Forward Nate Ament was the Vols' first NBA draft selection in 2026. He was drafted by Miami in the first round with the No. 13 overall pick. Ament was traded to Milwaukee after being drafted.
Tennessee has produced 59 NBA draft picks all time in program history. Gillespie is also the 12th former Vol to be selected in the NBA draft who played for head coach Rick Barnes .
More: Ja'Kobi Gillespie discusses why he transferred to Tennessee
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nate Ament is interviewed on the red carpet prior to Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026.
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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.
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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.
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Nate Ament talks with media during the 2026 NBA draft prospect availability at Lotte New York Palace on June 22, 2026 in New York.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Three former Vols are best available players remaining in NBA draft
June 23, 2026; New York, New York; The 2026 NBA draft at Barclays Center.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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