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Nate Ament

Forward · Miami Heat · 6'8", 210 lb · Tennessee · Drafted 13th overall, 2026
No. 13 pick (2026)2026 draft classTennessee
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In short

Nate Ament is a forward the Miami Heat selected 13th overall in the 2026 NBA draft out of Tennessee. An incoming rookie who makes his NBA debut in 2026-27 — projected role, ratings and outlook.

Matchup model · next gameMedium confidenceThu, Nov 12
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Proj. points
9.4
range 6.7–12.1
Line 9.5
49%
to go over
Team win
65%
115–112
Poi 9.4 Lean underReb 4.3 Lean underAss 1.7 Lean overPRA 15.4 Lean under
Likely on himJaime Jaquez Jr.· 72 Perimeter DSolid defender
5+ pts93%10+ pts42%

Model lines Ament at 9.4 pts (range 6.7–12.1) vs a 9.5 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (49%).

Biggest edge: primary defender — solid defender on the ball.

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Balladex Matchup Model — modeled from real roster ratings, scoring baselines & defender-matchup history. Schedule, availability & head-to-head samples are illustrative in this prototype; production wires live schedule, injury & player-tracking feeds. Not betting advice.
Scoring map · Nate’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 50% · Paint 21%
Rim — 50% of scoring, 42% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsTop of key 3 — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 7% of scoring, 9% of shotsPaint — 21% of scoring, 26% of shotsMid-range (R) — 7% of scoring, 9% of shots
  • Rim50%
  • Paint21%
  • Mid-range (L)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Nate Ament was the 13th pick of the 2026 NBA draft, headed to the Miami Heat out of Tennessee.

He hasn't played an NBA game yet — his debut comes in 2026-27. Everything here is a Balladex prospect projection until real box scores arrive.

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Draft
#13 2026
Tennessee
Debut
2026-27
incoming
Role
Forward
projected
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Nate Ament is an incoming 2026 first-round rookie forward for the Miami Heat.

Selected 13th overall out of Tennessee in the 2026 NBA draft, Ament will make his NBA debut in the 2026-27 season.

Because he has not played an NBA game, this page carries no season stats — only clearly-labeled Balladex prospect ratings and outlook, which update once real data lands.

Sources: 2026 NBA Draft results (NBA.com and multiple outlets); projections by Balladex.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Ament joins the Miami Heat as part of the 2026 rookie class, out of Tennessee.

PERSONALITY

The person

An incoming 2026 first-round forward out of Tennessee.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Two-way wing prospect
Temperament
Steady
Leadership
49/100
Scoring50
Playmaking34
Rebounding46
Perimeter D42
Rim protection30
Spacing44
Athleticism56
Clutch42
13th pick, 2026Tennessee
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The prospect projection

Ament projects as a two-way wing prospect. These role ratings weight his 13th-overall billing and position — a starting estimate for an unproven rookie, not a verdict.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Draft
#13
2026, Tennessee
Status
Incoming
debut 2026-27

Where he sits in history

2026Selected 13th overall by the Miami Heat.

Hardware

#13
2026 Draft pick
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Pre-debut (2026)

An incoming forward who debuts in 2026-27.

Nate Ament's outlook is all projection right now. Balladex will replace these estimates with real numbers as his rookie season plays out.

Contract

Status
Rookie scale (incoming)
Bottom line

Promising 13th-overall prospect; check back once 2026-27 tips off.

FAQ

Quick answers

Where was Nate Ament drafted?

Nate Ament was selected 13th overall by the Miami Heat in the 2026 NBA draft, out of Tennessee.

Does Ament have NBA stats yet?

Not yet — he's an incoming rookie who debuts in the 2026-27 season. The ratings and outlook here are clearly-labeled Balladex projections until real box scores arrive.