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Where ESPN projects Labaron Philon, Amari Allen in NBA mock draft
TL;DR
ESPN's Jeremy Woo projects Labaron Philon to be drafted 13th overall by the Miami Heat and Amari Allen 27th overall by the Boston Celtics in the upcoming NBA draft lottery.
Key points
- Labaron Philon projected 13th overall by Miami Heat
- Amari Allen projected 27th overall by Boston Celtics
- Draft lottery date is May 10
- Philon likely to stay in the draft
- Allen's decision to withdraw is pending
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ESPN's Jeremy Woo has recently released an updated mock ahead of the upcoming NBA draft lottery, one that has a pair of Alabama basketball players both projected to go the first round.
The first of those two is guard Labaron Philon Jr., whom Woo currently projects to be a lottery pick. While the exact draft order is not finalized yet, and will not be until the lottery occurs May 10, Woo currently projects Philon to come off the board at pick No. 13 overall, drafted by the Miami Heat.
In addition to Philon, Woo also projects Alabama forward Amari Allen to be selected in his two-round mock draft at pick No. 27 overall by the Boston Celtics.
When looking at the two, Philon is essentially a lock to stay in the draft, while Allen is a name to watch leading up to the May 27 deadline to withdraw. Should he withdraw, similar to how Philon did a year ago, Allen would be a starter for the Crimson Tide in 2026-27, but if the forward were to stay in the draft, then it appears he could come off the board at some point in the late first round.
Both of Philon and Allen were the lone Alabama players projected by Woo in his latest 2026 NBA mock draft.
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Q&A
What are Labaron Philon's projected draft pick and team?
Labaron Philon is projected to be the 13th overall pick, drafted by the Miami Heat.
Where is Amari Allen expected to be drafted in the NBA mock draft?
Amari Allen is projected to be selected 27th overall by the Boston Celtics.
What is the deadline for players to withdraw from the NBA draft?
The deadline for players to withdraw from the NBA draft is May 27.
