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Lavoy Allen Declares For The NBA Draft
4.23.10 | Men's Basketball
Owl junior forward has not hired an agent, allowing him to retain eligibility
PHILADELPHIA - Temple junior Lavoy Allen filed paperwork Friday to enter the 2010 NBA Draft. The 6-9 forward has not hired an agent, which allows him the option of retaining his eligibility. Underclassmen who have declared for the draft, but have not hired agents, have until May 8 to withdraw their names from consideration and retain their eligibility.
“Lavoy informed me of his intentions to declare for this year's NBA draft, and we will support him as we gather additional information through evaluations,” said Temple head coach Fran Dunphy.
Allen, a first team all-Atlantic 10 Conference and USBWA All-District performer, became the first Temple player to average a double-double since Ollie Johnson accomplished the feat in 1970-71, averaging 11.5 points and 10.7 rebounds per game. The Morrisville, Pa. native (Pennsbury High) led the team in rebounding, blocks (50) and field goal percentage (.536) while ranking third with 83 assists.
In the Owls' final regular season game, Allen became the 46th player to score 1000 points when he tallied 12 points in a 70-57 win over George Washington (3/6). The two-time A-10 all-defensive team selection became the first Temple player to grab 20 or more rebounds in a game when he pulled down 21 in the team's 65-53 win at La Salle (2/28). His 375 rebounds rank fourth on the Temple all-time list while his 864 boards place seventh on the TU career chart.
Allen, who shared team MVP honors with Ryan Brooks at the Temple awards banquet, helped the Owls to a 29-6 record and a third straight A-10 Championship. Temple was ranked #12 in the final Associated Press poll.
“Lavoy informed me of his intentions to declare for this year's NBA draft, and we will support him as we gather additional information through evaluations,” said Temple head coach Fran Dunphy.
Allen, a first team all-Atlantic 10 Conference and USBWA All-District performer, became the first Temple player to average a double-double since Ollie Johnson accomplished the feat in 1970-71, averaging 11.5 points and 10.7 rebounds per game. The Morrisville, Pa. native (Pennsbury High) led the team in rebounding, blocks (50) and field goal percentage (.536) while ranking third with 83 assists.
In the Owls' final regular season game, Allen became the 46th player to score 1000 points when he tallied 12 points in a 70-57 win over George Washington (3/6). The two-time A-10 all-defensive team selection became the first Temple player to grab 20 or more rebounds in a game when he pulled down 21 in the team's 65-53 win at La Salle (2/28). His 375 rebounds rank fourth on the Temple all-time list while his 864 boards place seventh on the TU career chart.
Allen, who shared team MVP honors with Ryan Brooks at the Temple awards banquet, helped the Owls to a 29-6 record and a third straight A-10 Championship. Temple was ranked #12 in the final Associated Press poll.
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