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Four-star combo guard Dante Allen commits to Miami (Florida)

The former Villanova commit and son of Miami Heat assistant coach Malik Allen is committing to the University of Miami

Ross Van De Griek

Montverde Academy Eagles guard Dante Allen (30) goes to dunk the ball during the fourth quarter of the first round of the 51st annual City of Palms Classic against the Archbishop Carroll Patriots at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.
Montverde Academy Eagles guard Dante Allen (30) goes to dunk the ball during the fourth quarter of the first round of the 51st annual City of Palms Classic against the Archbishop Carroll Patriots at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. / Jonah Hinebaugh/Naples Daily News/USA Today Network-Florida / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

On Monday, Montverde Academy (Florida) four-star combo guard Dante Allen committed to the University of Miami, per Alex Karamanos

Allen, is the son of Miami Heat assistant coach Malik Allen who formerly was committed to play at Villanova University where his dad played his collegiate career, before the Wildcats chose not to retain head coach Kyle Neptune after missing the NCAA Tournament in each of the past three seasons.

The 6'4 senior guard chose the Hurricanes over Georgia, Tennessee, and Villanova.

“I think the new coaching staff played a very big part in the decision and having relationships with a few of them and knowing they know how to develop me and how to translate my game to the pro level,” Allen told Sam Lance of ZAGSBLOG

Allen averaged 11.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game for Montverde Academy which finished 19-8 this season and lost in the play-in tournament at the Chipotle Nationals earlier this month.

Allen is rated as the No. 64 ranked player in the nation, the No. 12 ranked shooting guard, and the No. 13 overall ranked player in the state of Florida, according to 247Sports.

Allen will now have a chance to play under new assistant coach Andrew Moran who coached him when he played for Nightrydas Elite in the Grassroots Circuit which won three consecutive Peach Jam titles in 15U, 16U, and 17U.

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Ross Van De Griek
ROSS VAN DE GRIEK

Ross Van De Griek has been a high school sports writer covering the state of Florida since 2021. Ross also has been scouting high school basketball and Grassroots Basketball across the Southeast Region since 2022. Ross has been covering basketball and recruiting for High School on SI since August 2024. He has collaborated with Next Up Sports, Prep Hoops, and On The Radar Hoops throughout his scouting career. You can follow him on X @rossvdg14 or reach him via email rossvdg14@gmail.com for story ideas.

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