Amari Allen Contributes on All Ends of the Floor in Win Over Texas A&M Aggies

Freshman forward steps up with 12 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists in Alabama's narrow victory.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 10:39pm

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Amari Allen, a freshman forward for the Alabama Crimson Tide, had a standout performance in his team's 100-97 win over the Texas A&M Aggies on Wednesday. Despite not being fully healthy, Allen contributed on both ends of the floor, recording 12 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. This came after a down game against the Florida Gators, where Allen finished with just 5 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Why it matters

Allen's versatile performance against Texas A&M showcases his potential as one of the most promising young players in the SEC. As Alabama continues its push towards the NCAA Tournament, Allen's ability to impact the game in multiple ways will be crucial to the team's success.

The details

Allen missed the loss to Tennessee but returned in the last game against Florida, where he struggled, finishing with 5 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists. However, against Texas A&M, he doubled his production in all three categories, recording 12 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. Allen credits his teammates, particularly point guards Philon and Holloway, for giving him the confidence to be a distributor on the court.

  • On Wednesday evening, the Alabama Crimson Tide found a way down the wire in a 100-97 win against the Texas A&M Aggies.
  • Allen missed the loss to Tennessee, but returned in the last game against Florida, finishing with 5 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and shooting 25% from the field in 21 minutes.

The players

Amari Allen

A freshman forward for the Alabama Crimson Tide who had a standout performance in his team's win over the Texas A&M Aggies, recording 12 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists.

Philon

One of the Alabama point guards who, along with Holloway, has allowed Allen to be a distributor on the court and gain confidence in his playmaking abilities.

Holloway

One of the Alabama point guards who, along with Philon, has allowed Allen to be a distributor on the court and gain confidence in his playmaking abilities.

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What they’re saying

“I'm starting to feel like myself again. My mentality every time the ball goes up is just go up and grab it. I'm starting to feel back healthy in my legs.”

— Amari Allen, Freshman Forward

“Yeah, I'm real comfortable. I mean, I feel like that's partly because of my teammates. In practice, I run the point a lot against Philon and Biz (Holloway). They really allow me to put the ball in my hands, giving me confidence.”

— Amari Allen, Freshman Forward

What’s next

This Saturday, the Crimson Tide travels down south to play the Auburn Tigers inside "The Jungle." This will be a first for Allen in his collegiate career to see how he handles the harsh environment in a rivalry game.

The takeaway

Amari Allen's versatile performance against Texas A&M, where he contributed on both ends of the floor, showcases his potential as one of the most promising young players in the SEC. As Alabama continues its push towards the NCAA Tournament, Allen's ability to impact the game in multiple ways will be crucial to the team's success.