2026 NBA draft thread

[DanSchwartzgan]

Yeah, I don’t really know what to think of Ament I haven’t watched too much of him lately. I saw him play early in the year when he was playing poorly. Is he a spot up shooter? You said he’s averaging a fair amount of FTA, is he better with the ball in his hands? How is his defense he looks pretty skinny out there. Is his best case scenario Brandon Ingram?

Ament is a pretty divisive prospect.  I think Ingram and Buzelis are probably good comps.  If you are down on him, you might say Risacher.  If you love him, you might say "poor man's KD".  He's not a stopper on D by any means and he is skinny.  Stocks per 36 are 1.7 with Blocks below average for someone of his length.  You are drafting him for his offensive potential.  He's got an interesting multi-level game that will be especially effective as his 3 point shot improves.  He's a projection for sure, but once you get to a certain place in the draft his ceiling is much higher than what is still on the board.