Amari Allen, a freshman forward for the Alabama Crimson Tide, announced on Instagram that he is declaring for the 2026 NBA Draft while keeping his college eligibility intact. Throughout the season, he averaged 11.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists over 32 games, earning a spot on the SEC All-Freshman team. Notably, he recorded five double-doubles, including a standout performance of 25 points and 11 rebounds against Vanderbilt on January 7. Allen ranked seventh in the Southeastern Conference for defensive rebounds, with a total of 169, marking the highest for an Alabama freshman since Brandon Miller's 229 in the previous season. As he tests the draft waters, Allen will receive feedback from NBA teams, with a deadline of May 27 to decide whether to withdraw and return to college. He joins a promising draft class that includes other top prospects like Darius Acuff Jr. and Cameron Boozer, making this year's draft highly anticipated.