Projected NBA lottery picks AJ Dybantsa and Nate Ament recently linked up for a workout, sending fans into a frenzy. On Thursday, a video on X showed BYU Cougars forward Dybantsa and Tennessee Volunteers swingman Ament in a skills training session together.
The two lengthy wings worked out with skills coach Zach Gonzales, performing catch-and-shoot drills beyond the 3-point line and fine-tuning their mid-range game from different spots.
Basketball fans reacted to the video, with many pointing out how effective Dybantsa’s jump shot looks.
“AJ’s jump shot looks like it hurts,” one fan claimed.
“His jump shot looks so fluid but he can’t shoot in games. Make it make sense,” another fan pointed out.
“Is AJ’s three-point release lower in this than normal? Or, am I just seeing things? Middy looks the same,” another user questioned.
“Oh no, AJ’s shot release is on his chin. That sh*t gonna get blocked by Sam Merrill ☠️,” a fan wrote, mentioning Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill with an emoji.
Other users heaped praise on Ament’s offensive skill set.
“Not a fan of Ament, but his movements look very smooth and effortless. AJ’s movements look kind of weird,” one fan said.
“Ament has serious upside. If he reaches his potential, whoever drafts him will be drafting a top 4 player in this draft,” another fan posted.
“Ament has the tools, but he has to play with more aggression and confidence,” a fan shared.
Both Dybantsa and Ament are expected to be taken with high picks in the 2026 NBA draft in June. They spent only one year in college and led their respective teams to national tournament berths. Dybantsa’s Cougars were bounced in the first round, while Ament and the Volunteers made it to the Elite Eight.
ESPN projects AJ Dybantsa and Nate Ament to be selected in the top 10 of the 2026 NBA Draft
Both AJ Dybantsa and Nate Ament are expected to be selected within the top 10 of the 2026 NBA Draft, according to ESPN’s latest mock draft. Dybantsa is the projected No. 1 overall pick over the likes of Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson and Duke Blue Devils standout Cameron Boozer. Meanwhile, Ament is predicted to be picked up by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 10th pick.
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