Pendleton County basketball star Dontaie Allen committed to UK on Thursday, less than 24 hours after visiting Lexington and receiving a scholarship offer from the Wildcats.
Allen — a 6-foot-6 wing player in the class of 2019 — is UK’s first in-state commitment since Dominique Hawkins more than five years ago, and he’s also the first in-state recruit to land a UK offer since Hawkins earned one after leading Madison Central to a state title in his senior season. That 2013 recruiting class also included Bullitt East forward Derek Willis.
UK Coach John Calipari watched Allen play for the first time a few weeks ago, then saw him again at the Louisville Jamfest last weekend.