AUSTIN, TX - FEBRUARY 25: Josh Jackson #11 of the Kansas Jayhawks shoots the ball against Jarrett Allen #31 of the Texas Longhorns at the Frank Erwin Center on February 25, 2017 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Covatta/Getty Images)

Potential lottery pick reportedly makes crucial decision on NBA future

He almost didn't pull this trigger either.

Everyone who will declare for the NBA Draft has already done so since the deadline has passed and Texas big man Jarrett Allen is one of those players who has put his name up for consideration. He initially put his name in there without signing with an agent so he could potentially return to school if he wanted. It seems that he likes his chances of going high though and has ruled out the possibility of returning with this reported move:

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Allen is a 6'11", 235-pound center with some range out to the free throw line and has been projected as a lottery pick just about all season. He averaged 13.4 points, 1.5 blocks and 8.5 rebounds last season as a freshman and shot 56.6 percent from the floor.