Four-Star SF Marcus Allen commits to Missouri

Miami (Fla.) Norland four-star small forward Marcus Allen has committed to Missouri, he told On3. 

The 6-foot-6, 190-pound rising senior chose the Tigers over offers from Arkansas, Florida State, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, Stanford, and others. 

Allen ranks as the No. 52 overall prospect in the 2024 class, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 18 small forward in the class and the No. 9 player in Florida.

He joins fellow commit three-star combo guard T.O. Barrett (No. 124).

Allen spoke to On3 about his decision to choose Mizzou.

“I chose Missouri because I felt like it was the right fit for me, not only as a basketball player, but as a person as well. It is a great environment for me to grow as a basketball player.”

In his own words, what type of player is Missouri getting in Marcus Allen?

“I would describe my game as someone who plays hard on the defensive and offensive side of the ball. A hard-nosed, tough individual and a team first-type of player.”

He has a message for Tigers fans.

“Mizzou fans, let’s get it! I’m excited.”

Marcus Allen Scouting Report

You walk away from watching Marcus Allen, and you talk about the toughness. He is a strong-framed, long-armed wing prospect who simply enjoys doing the dirty work, the work that most players do not like to do. Allen is a tough defender; he has the quickness to defend the ball and the size and length to switch up a lineup and do some things in the post. He has lockdown-type potential at the highest level on that end. Allen is a good rebounder in his position as well. He finishes well around the basket, especially in straight lines, but will need to tighten his handle and develop some counters off the bounce. Coming out of this summer, he needed to work on the jumper; however, early returns on the season show a confident stroke, off the catch, especially from the corners. There is some work to still be done, but there is no denying the effect Allen has on winning. – On3’s Jamie Shaw