The NBA Combine begins in just four days, as Alabama prospects Labaron Philon Jr. and Amari Allen hope to improve their draft stock and showcase their skills in front of the league's scouts and coaches in Chicago. Philon wrapped up his sophomore year in Tuscaloosa with Third Team All-American and First Team All-SEC honors. He's widely projected to be selected within the first 15 picks of the 2026 NBA Draft in Brooklyn, N.Y., on June 23. Last year, Philon declared for the draft following his freshman campaign and he competed at the NBA Combine. But after evaluation from the league's coaches and scouts, he decided to withdraw at the deadline and return to Alabama. Allen could take a similar path. He said immediately after the season-ending loss to Michigan in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 that he'll "definitely be back here next year...unless my agent says the NBA is the best option." Allen declared for the draft on April 19 , but his announcement also included that he's maintaining his collegiate eligibility.…