Shooting guard Thomas Allen was committed to NC State in 2016 but opted to explore his options after Mark Gottfried was fired and ended up landing at Nebraska. Now, amid the coaching change in Lincoln, Allen is coming home.
After talking with my family, I’ve decided to transfer to NC State to finish out my education and basketball career. Want to thank @CoachKeattsNCSU for the opportunity. Let’s Go! #WPN pic.twitter.com/Y86AhdtsbO
— Thomas Allen (@ThomasAllen12__) April 5, 2019
The Garner-native’s return to the fold is big news for NC State, and indeed for college basketball itself.