Episode

Amari Allen: Same Player, Different Height, Different Draft Stock?

Podcast: NBA Draft Junkies Podcast
Published: Sep 5, 2026
Duration seconds: 2337
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Summary

Amari Allen emerged as one of the biggest freshman surprises in the SEC and put himself firmly on the NBA Draft radar with his versatility and all-around production. But after being listed at 6'8" by Alabama, his combine measurements raised a fascinating question: Should finding out a prospect is shorter than expected actually change how we evaluate the player we already watched?