Jumbo Package: Amari Allen declares for NBA Draft, maintains eligibility

Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Amari Allen (5) dribbles the ball against Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Leon Horner (6) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Happy Monday, everyone. The softball team did what they were supposed to this weekend in sweeping SEC doormat Kentucky.

Baseball managed to salvage one of three in Austin, which isn’t too bad on the road against the 2nd-ranked team in the nation. The NFL Draft starts Thursday, and Nick Kelly has compiled for you a list of “expert” predictions on where Alabama’s players will land. There is consensus on Kadyn Proctor extending the Tide’s first round streak, but predictions on Ty Simpson are mixed.

The biggest news of the weekend came last night, when Amari Allen announced his intention to declare for the NBA Draft while maintaining eligibility. View this post on Instagram The good news is that he mentions Nate Oats by name and says nothing about the transfer portal, which suggests that the decision will be between the draft and returning to Alabama. Oats typically recommends that they stay in the draft only if they are assured a guaranteed deal and not a two-way.

We’ll have to wait and see how his prep goes. Freshman guard Davion Hannah is hitting the portal. Alabama guard Davion Hannah plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal , On3’s Joe Tipton confirmed.