Five Vols Projected in NBA Draft

The NBA draft kicks off Tuesday night in Brooklyn, and Tennessee Volunteers are lighting up the board with five projected picks — two potentially landing in the first round. Nate Ament, averaging over 16 points and 6 rebounds as a freshman, is slated for Dallas at No. 9. Cameron Carr heads to Chicago at 15. Ja’Kobi Gillespie, who set a school record for steals, could go to Miami in the second round. Felix Okpara, a defensive anchor with multiple 50-block seasons, is projected to San Antonio at 42. Tobe Awaka, who transferred after two seasons, might be Toronto’s pick at 50. With the draft stretching through Wednesday, these Vols are poised to make their mark — and shine a spotlight on Tennessee’s pipeline to the pros. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/99334d5534cc3417