NCAA Tournament: Allen's Final Push for NBA Draft

0:00On March 27, the men's NCAA tournament for 2026 is charging into the Sweet 16 with a final force set by Sunday night. For many star players, this is their last big stage to shine at full speed under the brightest lights, catching the eyes of NBA scouts as the draft, class sharpens into view. The 2026 NBA draft is slated for late June, and recent mock drafts are spotlighting Alabama forward, Amari Allen as a likely first round. Pick, USA Today projects him landing a number 30 overall to the Dallas Mavericks. Allen has been a steady force for the Crimson Tide, averaging 11.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per. Gain through mid-March. He shoots 45.5% from the field, and 36.5% from beyond the arc. The Mavericks hold promising draft capital, including spots at number 6, number 30 via Oklahoma City, and number 50 via Phoenix.

1:00Giving them flexibility to build around young talent like Allen. As these college games wrap up, watch how performances this weekend could shake up those projections and set the stage for an exciting draft season. Ahead o.