The back hallway of the gymnasium was quiet when Grayson Allen walked in alone, a touch jetlagged, carrying a plate of food. A year ago at this time, Allen was preparing to play in front of tens of thousands of fans as the Duke Blue Devils made a run to the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight. On this evening at Bruin Arena, there will be 1,604 in attendance, more than a few in tiaras and face paint for Fairy Tale Night.
While the Jazz were continuing their playoff push in Chicago, Allen was on assignment with the Salt Lake City Stars.