Kentucky Basketball: Breaking down the 2019 recruiting class

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MARCH 29: Head coach John Calipari of the Kentucky Wildcats reacts against the Houston Cougars during the 2019 NCAA Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional at Sprint Center on March 29, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – MARCH 23: Kentucky’s mascot performs. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /

Dontaie Allen – Falmouth, KY

SF | 6-foot-6 | 185 lbs | No. 104 overall

Dontaie Allen might be the only player in this recruiting class ranked outside of the top-100 (barely) but do not sell him short. A solid scorer at all three levels, Allen has the ability to play multiple positions and impact the offensive end of the floor in a variety of ways. When necessary, he can be a go-to scorer but can also be solid as a catch-and-shoot threat from beyond the arc. Considering how talented the rest of the Kentucky roster will be during this coming season, his ability to be a danger without the ball in his hands will make him a strong part of the rotation.

On the defensive end of the floor, Allen uses his height and long arms to make a difference. He does not seem to be a top-tier athlete, but can still be quite solid on that end due to his disruptive instincts. On the whole, though, he is more of an offensive threat with the ability to get it going in a hurry. Allen can pour in points quite quickly from all three levels on the court and is improving with regards to finishing around the basket as well.

Allen is, though, coming off of some injuries. First, he suffered a torn ACL in early January that ended his high school career. He had been averaging 42.9 points and 14.2 rebounds per game to that point in the year. Then, he broke his collarbone in early April as well. With a strong recovery from both injuries, Allen could emerge as a spark-plug scorer for Kentucky during this coming campaign.

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