WATCH: Former Kentucky guard Dontaie Allen announces transfer destination in video
Dontaie Allen is staying in his home state, but just not with the same team. A Falmouth, Kentucky native, Allen has made the decision to transfer from Kentucky to Western Kentucky – making the move from Lexington to Bowling Green to suit up for the Hilltoppers in 2022-2023. He announced the news in a video posted to his Twitter page on Wednesday morning.
“Your playing small does not serve the world,” Allen wrote in his tweet. “#committed.”
Allen – a former On3 Consensus four-star recruit out of the Class of 2019 – didn’t see much playing time during his stint at Kentucky, averaging just 10.5 minutes per game over two seasons with the Wildcats. After averaging 5.4 points per game as a freshman in 2020-2021, Allen dropped down to just 2.2 points per game last season while only playing 6.4 minutes each outing.
Allen’s best game in a Kentucky jersey came on Jan. 2, 2021 in a win over Mississippi State, as he poured in 23 points on 8-of-13 shooting – including a 7-for-11 mark from three-point range. His best game during the 2021-2022 season was a 14-point performance in a victory against North Florida on Nov. 26.
A sharpshooting guard who scored 3,255 career points at Pendleton County High School, Allen gives WKU a much-needed scoring threat – and a huge transfer portal win for head coach Rick Stansbury.
Allen pens farewell letter to Kentucky
While making the announcement that he was entering the NCAA Transfer Portal, Dontaie Allen also sent a message to those who have supported him along his journey so far.
“Wow,” the statement starts. “This journey has been like no other. I can’t thank Big Blue Nation enough for embracing me unconditionally through the highs and lows. A kid from Kentucky given an unbelievable opportunity to play for his dream school. This wouldn’t feel right without thanking all my coaches, brothers, the trainers, the staff, Big Blue Nation, and everyone who made my last three years so special.
“Lexington, Kentucky will forever be home. After much thought and consideration, I have decided to put my name into the transfer portal. Thank you, Big Blue Nation.”