03-06-2026, 08:37 PM
I've only seen Ament play twice. He wasn't impressive in the first outing TBH and he got hurt in the second game, so my view of him as a defender mainly comes from draft analysts. Seems his floor is a Risacher or "jumbo Max Christie" but scouts note higher upside than both. He needs to get stronger but he moves well and he shown the ability to stay in front of elite prospects, most notably Darren Petersen. Sounds like he reaches and fouls too much right now. He won't enter the league as a stopper and may never develop into one but man, that length can be disruptive. He's been praised for elite BBIQ.
I read Kidds quote and suspect Ament may end up higher on the Mavs board than others. He may not come with a star projection like the top 4 will but Ament could definitely be on the board when the Mavs pick, even if they don't get lucky.
I read Kidds quote and suspect Ament may end up higher on the Mavs board than others. He may not come with a star projection like the top 4 will but Ament could definitely be on the board when the Mavs pick, even if they don't get lucky.