Orlando Allen

09/25/07:
Committed to Oklahoma.

09/14/07: "Allen visited Nebraska and Oklahoma the past two weekends and will visit Minnesota this (today), along with Southwestern Illinois CC guard Devron Bostick. Allen wants to play at the highest level possible and fellow Big Twelve schools Baylor and Oklahoma State are still involved in his recruitment. Bowling Green, which has former Seton Hall head coach Louie Orr and assistant George Jackson on their current coaching staff, is a possibility, if none of the big schools pull the trigger on Allen." - www.Minnesota.Scout.com

12/10/06: Averaging 6 pts, 4 rebs and 12 minutes per game at Paris. Changed height from 6-10 to 6-11.

07/09/06: Allen committed to Paris (TX) Junior college. - www.PrepHoopsOnline.com

03/27/06: Allen de-committed from Seton Hall since Louis Orr was fired. - http://prephoopsonline.com/

12/27/05: "He's a sheer physical specimen and has prototypical size for a five man at the Big East level. While he didn't get a lot of touches offensively, I think he has the chance to develop into a solid low post presence at the high major level. He showed a willingness to bang, and I am sure skill development will be the major emphasis when he arrives at Seton Hall next fall." - ScoutHoops.com

11/10/05: verballed to Seton Hall.

10/12/05: "Now as a 2007 recruit, he stands 6'11 and carrys about 250 pounds. Allen says he has alot of attention from various schools. "Tennessee, Cincinnati, Purdue, Indiana, Dayton, Kent State, Fla Atlantic, Bucknell . . ."

But he was quick to alert us to his three favorites. "Georgia Tech, Seton Hall and Syracuse. I'm keeping my options open, but those are my top three." - PrepHoopsOnline.com

07/11/05: Listed as a top 25 center at the Reebok ABCD Camp. - www.HoopMasters.com

07/11/05: "Purdue, Kent State, UNLV, and Seton Hall make up an interesting list for 6'10 Jr Orlando Allen from Cincinnati (Woodward) OH." - HoopScoop

07/01/05: Listed as the second best junior center in Ohio. "Just starting to peak and at this point rebounding and block shots is his major asset to the game. Runs the floor like a deer and will get physical. Has a little mean street to his game." - www.OhioPreps.com

06/27/05: "Allen said his recruiting list includes Purdue, Dayton, Indiana and Penn State early on. He also said he's hoping to hear from Cincinnati and Georgia Tech." - www.RivalsHoops.com

05/31/05: "Allen clearly has some talent, though right now he doesn't get to show it a whole lot. The good news is that, at 6-9, he won't be required by coaches to be a consistent producer right now. The key is that he's going to get seen by a lot of people at a lot of places. Allen is slender but has broad shoulders and runs the court well and has some inside explosiveness. His skills are lacking and he must become stronger with the ball, but those are weaknesses that be developed." - www.PrepStars.com

05/07/05: Listed as one of the top 25 players in the state - Rick Bolus

05/03/05: "The Class of 2007 was well represented and included along with Mayo, Walker and Gordon talents like Aaron Pogue, Orlando Allen, Ryan Sims, Darquavis Tucker, Alex Legion, Ramar Smith, Deshawn Sims, Jeffrey Teague, Kosta Kufus, and Brian Brown." - HoopMasters.com

05/01/05: Played against Greg Oden in the championship game of the Spiece tourney. Even blocked one of Oden's and one of Daequan's shots.

04/27/05: "Allen has a long way to go. He's awkward right now and needs to play much stronger, and his skill level isn't yet where it needs to be. And all that's OK, because he's a young big man who does possess some physical tools and obviously has time to grow into his body. Amid the circus atmosphere and show-stopping exploits on this team, here's a guy to watch for more subtle signs in his game." - www.HoopMasters.com

04/24/05: "Another 2007 prospect 6-10 220-pound Orlando Allen also showed why the Hounds are going to be one of the elite traveling squads for the next two summers. He blocked some shots and worked glass. He runs floor really well and has a nice touch in the paint. Watch for his star to rise over the summer!

Plays with the D1 Greyhounds with Mayo and Walker. Attends Cincinnati Woodward HS.