Announced by the conference Thursday, Alabama forward Amari Allen has been named a preseason First Team All-SEC selection entering the 2026-27 season. The All-SEC teams were voted on by the conference's head coaches, with Allen the lone Crimson Tide player receiving preseason honors.

In addition to Allen, the preseason first team also featured the Florida duo of Thomas Haugh and Rueben Chinyelu, as well as Mississippi State's Josh Hubbard and Vanderbilt's Tyler Tanner. Haugh was also named as the coaches' preseason SEC Player of the Year.

A sophomore, Allen enters his second season at Alabama coming off a stellar 2025-26 season that saw him average 11.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game on 44.6% shooting from the field. Allen, who started in 24-of-32 games played, also shot 34.1% from three and 73.8% at the free throw line. Allen was named SEC All-Freshman.

The Crimson Tide are set to open the 2026-27 season at home Tuesday, Nov. 3, against Sam Houston. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on SEC Network+.