Feb. 2, 2026, 3:15 p.m. ET
Two Alabama players have been projected to be drafted in the first round of the 2026 NBA draft, per the latest mock from USA TODAY Sports’ Bryan Kalbrosky.
Labaron Philon Jr. and star freshman forward Amari Allen are both projected as Top 30 picks, per Kalbrosky, as each player has continued to turn heads throughout the college basketball world in 2026.
An Alabama native, Philon currently averages an impressive 22 points and 5.1 assists per game. The star guard is mocked to the No. 11 overall pick by the Memphis Grizzlies, per Kalbrosky, as the sophomore continues to impress throughout his time in Tuscaloosa.
Allen is mocked at the No. 28 overall pick, as Kalbrosky projects the talented forward to be selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Allen currently averages 11.7 points and a team high 7.8 rebounds per game, as the rising star has played a crucial role on both ends of the floor for the Tide throughout the 2025-26 campaign.
Both Philon and Allen are extremely talented players that could quickly begin to thrive on the professional level, as the Tide will more than likely continue to turn to both playmakers throughout the season.
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