As Auburn’s basketball roster undergoes an offseason makeover, one of the Tigers’ key pieces is taking his time in weighing his next move.

Senior wing Allen Flanigan has yet to make any public announcement about his future plans, even as a trio of teammates have publicly declared for the NBA Draft and three more have either entered or intend to enter the transfer portal. It’s a wait-and-see approach for Flanigan, who still has his COVID year of eligibility available should he choose to use it at Auburn or elsewhere.

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“In Al’s case, he’s already declared twice (in 2021 and 2022), and so you can’t declare a third time,” Auburn coach Bruce Pearl said Tuesday evening in Atlanta before the first stop on the AMBUSH tour. “IF you do, you have to stay in the draft. So, there’s no reason for him to declare anything.”

The 6-foot-6 wing tested the NBA Draft waters each of the last two offseasons, going through the pre-draft evaluation process before ultimately deciding to return to the Tigers both years. As a senior this past season, Flanigan was one of four players to average double-figure scoring for Auburn, finishing with 10.1 points per game while pulling down five rebounds a night and dishing out 1.5 assists per outing.

It was a return to form of sorts for Flanigan, who struggled during his junior season after sustaining a partially torn Achilles tendon in the preseason. While he returned to the court in late December that year, Flanigan was unable to play at the level he established during his breakout sophomore season, when he averaged 14.3 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.

As a junior, Flanigan shot just 39.5 percent from the field and 20.5 percent from distance while averaging 6.3 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. Those shooting numbers improved this season — 44.2 percent overall and 33.3 percent from beyond the arc — while he also displayed more of the explosiveness that made him such an impact player as a sophomore.

In terms of his next move, Flanigan has three options available. He could choose to return to Auburn for a fifth season as the Tigers aim to return to the NCAA Tournament for a third straight year. He could enter the transfer portal and play elsewhere for his final season (notably, his father, Wes Flanigan, left Auburn’s coaching staff earlier this month for a position at Ole Miss). He could also choose to turn pro, whether that’s entering the NBA Draft and hoping for a shot in the association or the G-League, or venture overseas to start his career.

Flanigan is being patient with his process, though, and no decision is expected until after he graduates. Auburn’s spring semester ends Friday, with final exams next week. Graduation ceremonies are scheduled for May 5-6 and May 8.

“Hopefully Al will graduate, and then after his graduation will weigh all of his options,” Pearl said.

Tom Green is an Auburn beat reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Tomas_Verde.