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Dontaie Allen, a talented basketball player from Pendleton County, made history by becoming the University of Kentucky’s first in-state basketball commitment in over five years ¹. This significant announcement came after Allen received a scholarship offer from the Wildcats during his visit to Lexington.
Allen, a 6-foot-6 wing player, was a highly sought-after recruit in the class of 2019. His impressive high school career, which included earning Kentucky Mr. Basketball honors, caught the attention of UK Coach John Calipari ¹. Calipari watched Allen play at the Louisville Jamfest, solidifying his interest in the young athlete ¹.
As a Wildcat, Allen brought his exceptional skills to the court, averaging 5.4 points per game and shooting 39.7% from 3-point range ². His breakout performance against Mississippi State, where he scored 23 points, showcased his potential to make a significant impact on the team ².
*Dontaie Allen’s Achievements:*
– *Kentucky Mr. Basketball*: Earned the prestigious award in 2019 ¹
– *UK’s First In-State Commitment*: Became the first in-state recruit to commit to UK since Dominique Hawkins in 2013 ¹
– *Impressive High School Career*: Averaged 42.9 points and 14.2 rebounds per game during his senior season ¹
Allen’s commitment to the Kentucky Wildcats marked an exciting moment for the program and fans alike. His talent and dedication undoubtedly contributed to the team’s success during his time as a Wildcat ² ¹.
basketball coach Sundance Wicks announced the signing of transfer guards Dontaie Allen and A.J. Wills on Tuesday. The Cowboy roster is now complete for the 2024-25 season.
“It’s always nice when you can put a stamp on the end of the recruiting season that says, finished,” Wicks said. “It took us just under 30 days to complete this roster and our last two spots were filled by transfers A.J. Wills (Holy Cross) and Dontaie Allen (Western Kentucky). We had to find the right mix of high character, intensely competitive, deeply connected players that understood the commitment they had to have to be a part of our Cowboy Culture and I think we found that mix.”
Allen is a 6-6, 210-pound guard and is a native of Falmouth, Ky. He spent three seasons at Kentucky before his time at Western Kentucky. Last season, Allen added 8.2 points per game and three rebounds shooting a team-best 40 percent from behind the arc with 56 makes. He scored a season-high 30 points against Florida International and scored in double-figures 11 times.
As a junior, Allen recorded 9.3 points per game and 3.1 rebounds and shot 42 percent from behind the arc. He appeared in 18 games at Kentucky in 2021-22 scoring a season-high 14 points against North Florida. In 2020-21, Allen appeared in 22 games and added 5.4 points per game. He made seven threes in one game.
He was named Mr. Basketball in Kentucky in 2019 and was a Top-100 recruit by Rivals. He finished his high school career with 3,255 career points at Pendleton County High School. He played only 13 games as a senior but averaged 42.9 points per game and 14.2 rebounds.
