What makes this elusive prospect so good? How good of a shot does Kansas have at adding Allen – the #23 ranked player on 247sports – to a frontcourt that already has five players on the roster? We’ll take a look below.
Strengths
Whenever you talk to another scout about Jarrett Allen, the conversation inevitably starts with his shot blocking ability. He’s a natural shot blocker with great instincts and timing, and also shows a great knack for avoiding fouls when contesting shots. At 6’10”, with a fantastic 9’2.5″ standing reach and 7’5.5″ wingspan – Allen’s tools for defending at the college and NBA levels are elite.