Dante Allen

As a College Recruit

I think production is the name of Dante Allen's game. While the process of how he finds his production may night always be the most aesthetic, the totals he typically ends up with are. Allen is an undersized wing player. He is at his best in transition where he is able to show his excellent balance and his relentless approach to the basket. He is comfortable filling the lanes - and absorbing contact - or pushing the break with the ball in his hands. As he continues to develop, he will need to continue working on his pace and his reads, but he is capable with the ball in his hands to move it around to teammates. Allen is a streaky shooter at best. He will need to continue finding consistency in his footwork, balance, and release points. He's at his best when he is able to attack the basket in straight lines. He attacks sloppy closeouts well and he carries a sturdy base, so as not to get knocked offline in the paint. Allen is a very instinctive off-ball defender. He has excellent hands and anticipation in the passing lanes. He moves his feet well and understands defensive rotations, able to accumulate steals and deflections. Allen is a solid to good athlete. While the ball skills are still developing, his motor consistently runs hot. Allen's dad, Malik Allen, was a big man in the NBA and is currently a coach with the Miami Heat. Allen has produced.