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Grade the Milwaukee Bucks' picks in the 2026 NBA Draft
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The Bucks drafted Arizona guard Brayden Burries with the No. 10 in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday night, June 23, and then also added Tennessee forward Nate Ament at No. 13 as part of the trade between Milwaukee and Miami for Giannis Antetokounmpo .
It's admittedly early to make a sound assessment of the draft so quick, but are you happy with the Bucks ' selections? Did the Bucks make the right moves? How would you grade the choice of the picks?
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The Milwaukee Bucks have selected Brayden Burries with the 10th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Burries, 20, played one season at Arizona and earned first-team All-Big 12 honors and was an honorable mention All-American.
Scroll through this gallery for highlights of his one year at Arizona that ended in the Final Four.
Jan 10, 2026; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) looks on before the game between the Horned Frogs and the Wildcats at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
(Jerome Miron, Jerome Miron-Imagn Images)
Jan 31, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Desert Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
(Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)
Feb 7, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) takes the court for the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
(Jay Biggerstaff, Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images)
Feb 14, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) makes a three-point basket during the second half of the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images
(Aryanna Frank, Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images)
Feb 28, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) celebrates during the first half of the game against the Kansas Jayhawks at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images
(Aryanna Frank, Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images)
Mar 2, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) celebrates during the second half of the game against the Iowa State Cyclones at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images
(Aryanna Frank, Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images)
Mar 2, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) cuts down the net after they defeat the Iowa State Cyclones at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images
(Aryanna Frank, Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images)
Mar 20, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) shoots against against the LIU Sharks in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) celebrates after a play against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
Mar 28, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) celebrates after an Elite Eight game against the Purdue Boilermakers of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) reacts after scoring a three-point field goal against the Purdue Boilermakers during a NCAA Tournament game Saturday, March 28, 2026 at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. Purdue fell to Arizona 79-64.
(Christine Tannous/IndyStar, Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Dec 13, 2025; Birmingham, Alabama, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) makes a layup during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Legacy Arena at BJCC. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images
(David Leong, David Leong-Imagn Images)
Dec 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) makes a three pointer during the second half of the game against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images
(Aryanna Frank, Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images)
Dec 29, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) celebrates during the second half of the game against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images
(Aryanna Frank, Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images)
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Brayden Burries highlights, Milwaukee Bucks No. 10 pick in NBA draft
The Milwaukee Bucks have selected Brayden Burries with the 10th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Burries, 20, played one season at Arizona and earned first-team All-Big 12 honors and was an honorable mention All-American.
Scroll through this gallery for highlights of his one year at Arizona that ended in the Final Four.
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Brayden Burries highlights, Milwaukee Bucks No. 10 pick in NBA draft
The Milwaukee Bucks have selected Brayden Burries with the 10th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Burries, 20, played one season at Arizona and earned first-team All-Big 12 honors and was an honorable mention All-American.
Scroll through this gallery for highlights of his one year at Arizona that ended in the Final Four.
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Brayden Burries highlights, Milwaukee Bucks No. 10 pick in NBA draft
Jan 10, 2026; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) looks on before the game between the Horned Frogs and the Wildcats at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
(Jerome Miron, Jerome Miron-Imagn Images)
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Brayden Burries highlights, Milwaukee Bucks No. 10 pick in NBA draft
Jan 31, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Desert Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
(Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)
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Brayden Burries highlights, Milwaukee Bucks No. 10 pick in NBA draft
Feb 7, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) takes the court for the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
(Jay Biggerstaff, Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images)
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Brayden Burries highlights, Milwaukee Bucks No. 10 pick in NBA draft
Feb 14, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) makes a three-point basket during the second half of the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images
(Aryanna Frank, Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images)
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Brayden Burries highlights, Milwaukee Bucks No. 10 pick in NBA draft
Feb 28, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) celebrates during the first half of the game against the Kansas Jayhawks at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images
(Aryanna Frank, Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images)
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Brayden Burries highlights, Milwaukee Bucks No. 10 pick in NBA draft
Mar 2, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) celebrates during the second half of the game against the Iowa State Cyclones at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images
(Aryanna Frank, Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images)
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Brayden Burries highlights, Milwaukee Bucks No. 10 pick in NBA draft
Mar 2, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) cuts down the net after they defeat the Iowa State Cyclones at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images
(Aryanna Frank, Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images)
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Brayden Burries highlights, Milwaukee Bucks No. 10 pick in NBA draft
Mar 20, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) shoots against against the LIU Sharks in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
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Brayden Burries highlights, Milwaukee Bucks No. 10 pick in NBA draft
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) celebrates after a play against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
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Brayden Burries highlights, Milwaukee Bucks No. 10 pick in NBA draft
Mar 28, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) celebrates after an Elite Eight game against the Purdue Boilermakers of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
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Brayden Burries highlights, Milwaukee Bucks No. 10 pick in NBA draft
Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) reacts after scoring a three-point field goal against the Purdue Boilermakers during a NCAA Tournament game Saturday, March 28, 2026 at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. Purdue fell to Arizona 79-64.
(Christine Tannous/IndyStar, Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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Brayden Burries highlights, Milwaukee Bucks No. 10 pick in NBA draft
Dec 13, 2025; Birmingham, Alabama, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) makes a layup during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Legacy Arena at BJCC. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images
(David Leong, David Leong-Imagn Images)
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Brayden Burries highlights, Milwaukee Bucks No. 10 pick in NBA draft
Dec 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) makes a three pointer during the second half of the game against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images
(Aryanna Frank, Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images)
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Brayden Burries highlights, Milwaukee Bucks No. 10 pick in NBA draft
Dec 29, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) celebrates during the second half of the game against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images
(Aryanna Frank, Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images)
From left, Mike Hantke, Grace Stauder, and Ryan Sarafa, react to the Milwaukee Bucks first-round draft pick during the 2026 NBA Draft First Round watch party hosted by the Milwaukee Bucks at Brothers Bar & Grill in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 23, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Bucks Grand Dancer Irma De Leon reacts to the Milwaukee Bucks first-round draft pick during the 2026 NBA Draft First Round watch party hosted by the Milwaukee Bucks at Brothers Bar & Grill in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 23, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Bailey Paulson react to the Miami Heat first-round draft pick during the 2026 NBA Draft First Round watch party hosted by the Milwaukee Bucks at Brothers Bar & Grill in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 23, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Fans watch as the Milwaukee Bucks prepare to announce their first-round draft pick during the 2026 NBA Draft First Round watch party hosted by the Milwaukee Bucks at Brothers Bar & Grill in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 23, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Fans watch as the Milwaukee Bucks prepare to announce their first-round draft pick during the 2026 NBA Draft First Round watch party hosted by the Milwaukee Bucks at Brothers Bar & Grill in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 23, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Charles Farrow, left, and Bolanle Awosika, right, show the giveaway merchandise they won in a raffle during the 2026 NBA Draft First Round watch party hosted by the Milwaukee Bucks at Brothers Bar & Grill in Milwaukee , Wisconsin on June 23, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Fans watch the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft during a watch party hosted by the Milwaukee Bucks at Brothers Bar & Grill in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 23, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Bailey Paulson, left, and Avery Crane, right, watch the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft during a watch party hosted by the Milwaukee Bucks at Brothers Bar & Grill in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 23, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Former Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Simmons, center, speaks with Mike Hantke, right, during the 2026 NBA Draft First Round watch party hosted by the Milwaukee Bucks at Brothers Bar & Grill in Milwaukee , Wisconsin on June 23, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Bucks fans gather in Milwaukee for 2026 NBA Draft watch party
From left, Mike Hantke, Grace Stauder, and Ryan Sarafa, react to the Milwaukee Bucks first-round draft pick during the 2026 NBA Draft First Round watch party hosted by the Milwaukee Bucks at Brothers Bar & Grill in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 23, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Bucks fans gather in Milwaukee for 2026 NBA Draft watch party
From left, Mike Hantke, Grace Stauder, and Ryan Sarafa, react to the Milwaukee Bucks first-round draft pick during the 2026 NBA Draft First Round watch party hosted by the Milwaukee Bucks at Brothers Bar & Grill in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 23, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Bucks fans gather in Milwaukee for 2026 NBA Draft watch party
Bucks Grand Dancer Irma De Leon reacts to the Milwaukee Bucks first-round draft pick during the 2026 NBA Draft First Round watch party hosted by the Milwaukee Bucks at Brothers Bar & Grill in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 23, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Bucks fans gather in Milwaukee for 2026 NBA Draft watch party
Bailey Paulson react to the Miami Heat first-round draft pick during the 2026 NBA Draft First Round watch party hosted by the Milwaukee Bucks at Brothers Bar & Grill in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 23, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Bucks fans gather in Milwaukee for 2026 NBA Draft watch party
Fans watch as the Milwaukee Bucks prepare to announce their first-round draft pick during the 2026 NBA Draft First Round watch party hosted by the Milwaukee Bucks at Brothers Bar & Grill in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 23, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Bucks fans gather in Milwaukee for 2026 NBA Draft watch party
Fans watch as the Milwaukee Bucks prepare to announce their first-round draft pick during the 2026 NBA Draft First Round watch party hosted by the Milwaukee Bucks at Brothers Bar & Grill in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 23, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Bucks fans gather in Milwaukee for 2026 NBA Draft watch party
Charles Farrow, left, and Bolanle Awosika, right, show the giveaway merchandise they won in a raffle during the 2026 NBA Draft First Round watch party hosted by the Milwaukee Bucks at Brothers Bar & Grill in Milwaukee , Wisconsin on June 23, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Bucks fans gather in Milwaukee for 2026 NBA Draft watch party
Fans watch the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft during a watch party hosted by the Milwaukee Bucks at Brothers Bar & Grill in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 23, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Bucks fans gather in Milwaukee for 2026 NBA Draft watch party
Bailey Paulson, left, and Avery Crane, right, watch the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft during a watch party hosted by the Milwaukee Bucks at Brothers Bar & Grill in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 23, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Bucks fans gather in Milwaukee for 2026 NBA Draft watch party
Former Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Simmons, center, speaks with Mike Hantke, right, during the 2026 NBA Draft First Round watch party hosted by the Milwaukee Bucks at Brothers Bar & Grill in Milwaukee , Wisconsin on June 23, 2026.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
The Milwaukee Bucks (via the Miami Heat as part of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade) have picked Tennessee forward Nate Ament with the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
The 19-year-old was a second-team All-Conference in the SEC during his one and only season in college.
His 584 points were the third-most ever by a Tennessee freshman.
Scroll through this gallery to see highlights of the 6-foot-10 Ament.
Jan 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) shoots the ball against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
(Randy Sartin, Randy Sartin-Imagn Images)
Jan 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) brings the ball up court against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
(Randy Sartin, Randy Sartin-Imagn Images)
Feb 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) dunks the ball during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
(Jordan Prather, Jordan Prather-Imagn Images)
Tennessee forward Nate Ament (10) dunks the ball during an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma on Feb. 18, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
(Saul Young/News Sentinel, Saul Young/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Feb 21, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) blocks the shot of Vanderbilt Commodores forward Devin McGlockton (99) during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
(Steve Roberts, Steve Roberts-Imagn Images)
Tennessee forward Nate Ament (10) passes the ball past Vanderbilt guard Chandler Bing (7) during the second half at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.
(ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN, ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Feb 28, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) brings the ball up court against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
(Randy Sartin, Randy Sartin-Imagn Images)
Mar 12, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) reacts after a made three point basket against the Auburn Tigers during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
(Steve Roberts, Steve Roberts-Imagn Images)
Tennessee forward Nate Ament (10) hits the deck after being fouled by an Auburn player during their Day 2 2026 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN, DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Tennessee forward Nate Ament (10) leads a fast break against Auburn during their Day 2 2026 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN, DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) looks to pass as Miami (OH) RedHawks forward Eian Elmer (0) defends during the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
(Bill Streicher, Bill Streicher-Imagn Images)
Mar 22, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) reacts against the Virginia Cavaliers in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
(Kyle Ross, Kyle Ross-Imagn Images)
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 Images
(Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
Tennessee forward Nate Ament (10) and his teammates celebrate in front of the Tennessee fan section after Tennessee defeated Iowa State in a NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game at the United Center in Chicago on March 27, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel, Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Tennessee forward Nate Ament (10) attempts to score while guarded by Michigan guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (11) during an NCAA Tournament Elite 8 game at the United Center in Chicago on March 29, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel, Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
May 10, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; TennesseeÕs Nate Ament poses for a portrait with his mother during the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery at Navy Pier. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
(David Banks, David Banks-Imagn Images)
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Nate Ament highlights, traded to Bucks with pick No. 13 as part of Giannis trade with Heat
The Milwaukee Bucks (via the Miami Heat as part of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade) have picked Tennessee forward Nate Ament with the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
The 19-year-old was a second-team All-Conference in the SEC during his one and only season in college.
His 584 points were the third-most ever by a Tennessee freshman.
Scroll through this gallery to see highlights of the 6-foot-10 Ament.
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Nate Ament highlights, traded to Bucks with pick No. 13 as part of Giannis trade with Heat
The Milwaukee Bucks (via the Miami Heat as part of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade) have picked Tennessee forward Nate Ament with the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
The 19-year-old was a second-team All-Conference in the SEC during his one and only season in college.
His 584 points were the third-most ever by a Tennessee freshman.
Scroll through this gallery to see highlights of the 6-foot-10 Ament.
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Nate Ament highlights, traded to Bucks with pick No. 13 as part of Giannis trade with Heat
Jan 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) shoots the ball against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
(Randy Sartin, Randy Sartin-Imagn Images)
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Nate Ament highlights, traded to Bucks with pick No. 13 as part of Giannis trade with Heat
Jan 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) brings the ball up court against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
(Randy Sartin, Randy Sartin-Imagn Images)
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Nate Ament highlights, traded to Bucks with pick No. 13 as part of Giannis trade with Heat
Feb 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) dunks the ball during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
(Jordan Prather, Jordan Prather-Imagn Images)
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Nate Ament highlights, traded to Bucks with pick No. 13 as part of Giannis trade with Heat
Tennessee forward Nate Ament (10) dunks the ball during an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma on Feb. 18, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
(Saul Young/News Sentinel, Saul Young/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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Nate Ament highlights, traded to Bucks with pick No. 13 as part of Giannis trade with Heat
Feb 21, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) blocks the shot of Vanderbilt Commodores forward Devin McGlockton (99) during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
(Steve Roberts, Steve Roberts-Imagn Images)
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Nate Ament highlights, traded to Bucks with pick No. 13 as part of Giannis trade with Heat
Tennessee forward Nate Ament (10) passes the ball past Vanderbilt guard Chandler Bing (7) during the second half at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.
(ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN, ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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Nate Ament highlights, traded to Bucks with pick No. 13 as part of Giannis trade with Heat
Feb 28, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) brings the ball up court against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
(Randy Sartin, Randy Sartin-Imagn Images)
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Nate Ament highlights, traded to Bucks with pick No. 13 as part of Giannis trade with Heat
Mar 12, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) reacts after a made three point basket against the Auburn Tigers during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
(Steve Roberts, Steve Roberts-Imagn Images)
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Nate Ament highlights, traded to Bucks with pick No. 13 as part of Giannis trade with Heat
Tennessee forward Nate Ament (10) hits the deck after being fouled by an Auburn player during their Day 2 2026 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN, DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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Tennessee forward Nate Ament (10) leads a fast break against Auburn during their Day 2 2026 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN, DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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Nate Ament highlights, traded to Bucks with pick No. 13 as part of Giannis trade with Heat
Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) looks to pass as Miami (OH) RedHawks forward Eian Elmer (0) defends during the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
(Bill Streicher, Bill Streicher-Imagn Images)
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Nate Ament highlights, traded to Bucks with pick No. 13 as part of Giannis trade with Heat
Mar 22, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) reacts against the Virginia Cavaliers in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
(Kyle Ross, Kyle Ross-Imagn Images)
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Nate Ament highlights, traded to Bucks with pick No. 13 as part of Giannis trade with Heat
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 Images
(Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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Tennessee forward Nate Ament (10) and his teammates celebrate in front of the Tennessee fan section after Tennessee defeated Iowa State in a NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game at the United Center in Chicago on March 27, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel, Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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Tennessee forward Nate Ament (10) attempts to score while guarded by Michigan guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (11) during an NCAA Tournament Elite 8 game at the United Center in Chicago on March 29, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel, Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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May 10, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; TennesseeÕs Nate Ament poses for a portrait with his mother during the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery at Navy Pier. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
(David Banks, David Banks-Imagn Images)
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Grade the Milwaukee Bucks' picks in the 2026 NBA Draft
