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Topic: 2013 7'0 C Anthony Allen (Bridgeport, CT) - Ohio Commit

Topic: 2013 7'0 C Anthony Allen (Bridgeport, CT) - Ohio Commit

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bigtillyoopsupsideurhead
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2013 7'0 C Anthony Allen (Bridgeport, CT) - Ohio Commit

Posted: 9/19/2011 1:42:16 PM

Per Arkley and other sources. We landed Anthony Allen a 7 footer for the class of 2013.

Can't find anything about him on Rivals or ESPN, but here is his bare Southern Idaho bio. He will play ball there this winter supposedly.

http://athletics.csi.edu/roster.aspx?rp_id=422&path=mbball

Article from High School: http://www.ctpost.com/basketball/article/Bassick-turns-back-Central-984483.php

Max Preps Profile: http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/Nt3b53DoKUKDn8UEVhW1-Q/basketball-winter-08-09/profile-anthony-allen.htm

Last Edited: 9/19/2011 2:59:44 PM by bigtillyoopsupsideurhead

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RE: 2013 7'0 C Anthony Allen (Bridgeport, CT) Ohio - Verbal Commit

Posted: 9/19/2011 1:52:56 PM

So he's going JUCO for two years? And will join the same graduating class as Goard and Taylor?

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RE: 2013 7'0 C Anthony Allen (Bridgeport, CT) Ohio - Verbal Commit

Posted: 9/19/2011 2:10:44 PM

Here's a video....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSDml9sVSjU

#34 in Green. Roughly 1:30-2:50 in the film.

Last Edited: 9/19/2011 2:11:15 PM by Former Cat

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RE: 2013 7'0 C Anthony Allen (Bridgeport, CT) Ohio - Verbal Commit

Posted: 9/19/2011 2:12:02 PM

He gets around. A quick check on the internet has him as a native of Philly, playing early high school in Idaho, then more recently in Bridgeport, Ct., where they play some serious hoops. Excerpts from a state quarter-final tourney game last winter:

Top Performers

Staples: Gabe Seidman (29 points, 2 steals); Luke Yeager (18 points).

Bassick: Anthony Allen (25 points, 7 blocks, 4 rebounds); Demetrius Thomas (11 points, 2 steals, 2 rebounds).

FAIRFIELD – Anthony Allen was big for Bassick Saturday evening.

Both literally and figuratively.

The senior center, who is listed at 7-feet tall but is actually closer to 6-9, had a game to remember with 25 points, seven blocked shots and four rebounds as fourth-seeded Bassick used its superior size and athleticism in an 83-70 victory over fifth-seeded Staples in the FCIAC boys quarterfinals at Ludlowe High School.

Not only were the points a career-high for Allen, so were his seven dunks.

There was no stopping Allen on this day.

“We played hard but they outmatched us and outsized us if that’s a word,” said Staples senior GabeSeidman, who finished with a game-high 29 points and was also the tallest player on the court for his team along with the 6-3 Mike Argosh. “(Allen) was just a monster down there. We played our game offensively, but theirs was just better than ours.”

Last Edited: 9/19/2011 4:53:27 PM by stub

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RE: 2013 7'0 C Anthony Allen (Bridgeport, CT) Ohio - Verbal Commit

Posted: 9/19/2011 6:06:13 PM

Shocked we already have 2 for 2013.

I've seen crazier things happen.

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RE: 2013 7'0 C Anthony Allen (Bridgeport, CT) Ohio - Verbal Commit

Posted: 9/19/2011 7:06:22 PM

At the risk of highjacking this thread, who is the "major big man recruit" for Kent? Story link is on the BA homepage but is for subscribers only.

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RE: 2013 7'0 C Anthony Allen (Bridgeport, CT) Ohio - Verbal Commit

Posted: 9/19/2011 7:12:33 PM

bobcatsquared wrote:

At the risk of highjacking this thread, who is the "major big man recruit" for Kent? Story link is on the BA homepage but is for subscribers only.

Khaliq Spicer 6'9 195, from Dearborn Heights, Michigan.

Rated 87 on ESPN.

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RE: 2013 7'0 C Anthony Allen (Bridgeport, CT) Ohio - Verbal Commit

Posted: 9/19/2011 9:51:16 PM

shabamon wrote:

So he's going JUCO for two years? And will join the same graduating class as Goard and Taylor?

My thoughts exactly...Seems weird. We're sure this isn't a 2012 addition?

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RE: 2013 7'0 C Anthony Allen (Bridgeport, CT) Ohio - Verbal Commit

Posted: 9/19/2011 10:35:46 PM

I'm completely guessing here and hate to speculate but my guess is he did not qualify out of HS (that's not the only reason kids go to JUCO but the most common). I believe it takes two years at a JUCO to gain whatever credit required to be eligible. We've had players red shirt a year at JUCO and keep that eligibility in football, I wonder if that's an option here? Either way I still don't think he can leave after only 1 year there so it's 2013 no matter what.

Very little information on this guy on the web. Must be a real diamond in the rough but if this staff is taking him this early they must be confident he will contribute, which is all I need to know.

Welcome Anthony!

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RE: 2013 7'0 C Anthony Allen (Bridgeport, CT) Ohio - Verbal Commit

Posted: 9/20/2011 1:34:42 AM

Dang. Got excited when I saw the thread title thinking I might get to catch a few of his games!

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RE: 2013 7'0 C Anthony Allen (Bridgeport, CT) Ohio - Verbal Commit

Posted: 9/21/2011 7:17:14 AM

Guy looks like a beast! I really liked the open court play where he dribbled from outside the 3pt line and slammed it home. Looks like he has some ball handling skills. However, I am tempering my enthusiasm until he actually suits up for the green and white.... ;)

Brian

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RE: 2013 7'0 C Anthony Allen (Bridgeport, CT) Ohio - Verbal Commit

Posted: 9/23/2011 4:38:56 AM

Kid has pretty nice game. He played some great defense with the blocked shots. Looks like a good get to replace Keely after 2012. We lose Cooper, Keely and Baltic. Gotta hit home runs with that class as those will be big shoes to fill.

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RE: 2013 7'0 C Anthony Allen (Bridgeport, CT) Ohio - Verbal Commit

Posted: 9/24/2011 12:35:06 PM

OUs LONG Driver wrote:

According to The Post, he was an academic non-qualifier as you suggest.

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RE: 2013 7'0 C Anthony Allen (Bridgeport, CT) Ohio - Verbal Commit

Posted: 9/26/2011 7:10:42 PM

Neon Boudeaux anyone?

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RE: 2013 7'0 C Anthony Allen (Bridgeport, CT) Ohio - Verbal Commit

Posted: 9/28/2011 1:39:45 AM

Two years and question marks about grades. I figure this guy would be playing in the Big East if he had the grades? This kid could be the difference between just being ok in the MAC vs being a team that is legit top 40 and a threat to be a deep run in the tournament. Maybee this kid makes the grades and Ohio gets a lottery pick caliber player. If he were just a dime a dozen MAC big man we wouldn't be waiting 2 years for him and hoping for grades to come in. Glad he gets the chance to play the next two years instead of rotting on the bench at Ohio. In two years he could be our starting center really reward Ohio for taking a chance on him.

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RE: 2013 7'0 C Anthony Allen (Bridgeport, CT) Ohio - Verbal Commit

Posted: 9/28/2011 8:45:53 AM

oubobcatjohn is trying to take the place of "The Optimist".

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RE: 2013 7'0 C Anthony Allen (Bridgeport, CT) Ohio - Verbal Commit

Posted: 12/1/2011 8:14:30 AM

Through nine games, Allen has yet to see the floor at Southern Idaho. Anyone know the issue? Injury? Judging from the team picture, he looks every bit of 7 feet tall as he's standing next to a guy listed at 6'11 and another listed at 6'9''.

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RE: 2013 7'0 C Anthony Allen (Bridgeport, CT) Ohio - Verbal Commit

Posted: 12/1/2011 9:18:30 AM

I think the report was he would red shirt this year at JUCO to preserve another year of eligibility once he gets here.

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RE: 2013 7'0 C Anthony Allen (Bridgeport, CT) Ohio - Verbal Commit

Posted: 12/1/2011 9:57:22 AM

Ohhhhh interesting...

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RE: 2013 7'0 C Anthony Allen (Bridgeport, CT) Ohio - Verbal Commit

Posted: 12/27/2011 5:08:35 PM

Checked the season stats for CSI and he is not listed at all....does that mean he is using a redshirt and we would get him for 3 years?

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RE: 2013 7'0 C Anthony Allen (Bridgeport, CT) Ohio - Verbal Commit

Posted: 12/27/2011 6:37:01 PM

Yes.

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RE: 2013 7'0 C Anthony Allen (Bridgeport, CT) Ohio - Verbal Commit

Posted: 12/27/2011 7:35:32 PM

OUs LONG Driver wrote:

Yes.

Works for me! Thanks!

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RE: 2013 7'0 C Anthony Allen (Bridgeport, CT) Ohio - Verbal Commit

Posted: 3/20/2012 11:28:22 AM

Uh oh, he's no longer listed on CSI's roster.

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RE: 2013 7'0 C Anthony Allen (Bridgeport, CT) Ohio - Verbal Commit

Posted: 3/20/2012 11:44:52 AM

Maybe he doing an early enroll at Ohio?

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RE: 2013 7'0 C Anthony Allen (Bridgeport, CT) Ohio - Verbal Commit

Posted: 3/20/2012 8:01:29 PM

PalmerFest wrote:

Maybe he doing an early enroll at Ohio?

i hope thats what hes doing

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