Alabama freshman Amari Allen gives 2026 NBA draft decision update
Freshman Amari Allen will reportedly use all of his allotted time to decide whether he will remain in the 2026 NBA draft or return to Alabama.
Freshman Amari Allen told Brett Greenberg of Bama247 that he will use all of his allotted time to decide whether he will remain in the 2026 NBA draft or return to Alabama. Allen announced on April 19 that he would be declaring for the draft while maintaining his remaining college eligibility. He, along with others who declared themselves early entrants, has until May 27 to withdraw from the draft and return to college.
The 6-foot-6 forward has already conducted a predraft workout with the Memphis Grizzlies and will also visit Miami, New York and Oklahoma City before the early entry withdrawal deadline. He is expected to announce his stay-or-go decision on Wednesday. NEW: Amari Allen will make his final decision whether to make his return to Alabama or stay in the NBA Draft on May 27 (NCAA deadline), he tells me for @Bama_247 Added that he is set for workouts with the Grizzlies, Knicks, Thunder & Heat beforehand.
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com/ZWJuwU8lJz ā Brett Greenberg (@BrettGreenberg_) May 22, 2026 Allen was named to the SEC All-Freshman team, averaging 11. 4 points, 6. 9 rebounds, 3.