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Eight former Volunteers are on NBA rosters as the 2026-27 season begins.
Eight former Tennessee players made NBA opening-day rosters for the 2026-27 season. The group includes rookies Nate Ament, Ja’Kobi Gillespie and Felix Okpara alongside five returning professionals.
Tennessee’s alumni are spread across eight teams, with several scheduled to begin their seasons on Tuesday and Wednesday. The group ranges from first-year players to veteran Grant Williams, who is entering his eighth NBA season.
Source: Tennessee Athletics
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