Wyoming’s own Donte Allen

[TOMCATS1990]

Watching CBS Sports Network New Mexico @ Wyoming and Allen getting some minutes.

 

[Rockfly78]

That kid was only here because he’s local. But I wish it could have worked out for him. We have to be careful with this in the future. We cannot just offer a scholly to a local kids just because. It just wasn’t good for anyone involved.

 

[azubuikefan]

That kid was only here because he’s local. But I wish it could have worked out for him. We have to be careful with this in the future. We cannot just offer a scholly to a local kids just because. It just wasn’t good for anyone involved.

I thought he was pretty highly ranked? Maybe that came after we offered him though.

 

[catfan220]

That kid was only here because he’s local. But I wish it could have worked out for him. We have to be careful with this in the future. We cannot just offer a scholly to a local kids just because. It just wasn’t good for anyone involved.

I think he proved in the handful of games where he got extended minutes he was talented enough to play here, it just turned out he didn’t have the work ethic.

 

[twwilliams9]

I think he proved in the handful of games where he got extended minutes he was talented enough to play here, it just turned out he didn’t have the work ethic.

Only if Mississippi State was the opponent

 

[Myth Buster51]

Good luck at Wyoming young man. Great people and great university. Winters can be a little tough 👍

 

[bbncal02]

Good luck at Wyoming young man. Great people and great university. Winters can be a little tough 👍

Heck it’s gonna be colder in KY today than parts of MT.

 

[catfan220]

Only if Mississippi State was the opponent

We may wish we had him on Saturday

 

[bballcat4]

That kid was only here because he’s local. But I wish it could have worked out for him. We have to be careful with this in the future. We cannot just offer a scholly to a local kids just because. It just wasn’t good for anyone involved.

Yeah Cal should have been more careful. He always gave out too many scholarships ;- )

I’m fine with a local fringe player getting scholarship as long as we have more than 8-9 players on the team.

 

[Rockfly78]

Yeah Cal should have been more careful. He always gave out too many scholarships ;- )

I’m fine with a local fringe player getting scholarship as long as we have more than 8-9 players on the team.

I got you. I agree with you on Cal's use of schollys. These local kids are different. Once they are here, there will be fan pressure to play them. The juice better be worth the squeeze or it will be a lot of headache for everyone. A la Dante

 

[kennyskywalker34]

How about giving Allen a little money and making a one day trade with Wyoming. Cats get Allen for one game against Mississippi state. They get Walker Horn for one game.

 

[mcwildcats04]

Obligatory gif for every Dontaie thread:

 

[ala_kat2]

Not last night, but game before, Allen went 4-4 from three. Hope he gains some traction at Wyoming.

 

[Cats192]

He was really highly ranked.

He got hurt as a junior or senior. Then had a setback with a car accident. Was never really what we hoped for.

He's currently in his 5th year of CBB shooting 31%. Had a couple good shooting seasons at WKU.

 

[bballcat4]

I got you. I agree with you on Cal's use of schollys. These local kids are different. Once they are here, there will be fan pressure to play them. The juice better be worth the squeeze or it will be a lot of headache for everyone. A la Dante

Agree 110%.

The good news is that it appears Ky is now producing some better HS players.

Noah and Perry can both be good role players and maybe key players if they stick around long enough. Pope’s system doesn’t require the high flying athlete that Cal wanted.

 

[ManitouDan]

Auburn was all in for him .. or am I dreaming ? I said for years Cal so badly abused this young man it ruined him. Yes I guess he could have been mentally stronger ( ??) but if you watch sports at all you have to agree a coach can damage or ruin a kid . You have no confidence because you know the coach doesnt have your back . You play so much worse , in every sport . This has all been beat to death 100 times on here . You either dislike the kid or like the kid , there isnt much in the middle . I loved him .

 

[UKWildcats1987]

I think he proved in the handful of games where he got extended minutes he was talented enough to play here, it just turned out he didn’t have the work ethic.

He only did well against msu.

He was atrocious in season 2 when injuries forced UK to play hum more n the ooc.

 

[TCurtis75]

He was never the same after the ACL and car wreck. He could have been a pretty good contributer here but injuries derailed that.

 

[jwphelps]

That kid was only here because he’s local. But I wish it could have worked out for him. We have to be careful with this in the future. We cannot just offer a scholly to a local kids just because. It just wasn’t good for anyone involved.

Allen played well at times for UK I think he proved he could shoot the ball with anyone.