Amari Allen Declares for NBA Draft, Keeps College Option Open

0:00On April 20, Alabama forward, Amari Allen just declared for the 2026 NBA draft, but he's keeping his college eligibility intact. The Crimson Tide star made it official Sunday night on social media, putting himself in the mix early. He joins teammate Laveron Philone as the second Alabama player testing draft waters this off-season. Both are eyeing pro-futures while leaving the door open to return. Allen shone as a freshman from the 2025 class, starting 24 of 32 games. He put up 11.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, hitting 44.6% from the field. And 34.1 from 3. He also drained free throws at 73.8% and earned SEC All-Freshman honors for his all-around game. Allen has until May 27 to lock in his choice, so fans stay tuned as he weighs NBA dreams against another run in Tuscaloosa.