Dante Allen will follow in his father’s footsteps and play his college basketball at Villanova. Allen announced his decision on Wednesday, live on the 247Sports Channel.
Allen is a four-star prospect currently ranked No. 62 overall in the national class of 2025. His father, Malik Allen, starred at Villanova from 1996-2000 before a ten-year playing career in the NBA that ultimately led to a coaching career in the NBA. He is currently an assistant coach for the Miami Heat.
Dante committed to Villanova over a list of three finalists that included Georgia and Tennessee. He is the first high school player to commit to head coach Kyle Neptune in the class of 2025.
Allen is currently in his first year at Montverde Academy after previously starring at Riviera Prep. He’s also a product of the Nightrydas grassroots program and averaged 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists per game this year to help them to their Nike EYBL championship.
Below is the full scouting report on Allen and the fit diagnosis at Villanova.
