ex son NBA Sharpshooter Ray Allen made his college decision. Ray Allen III is expected to join Rhode Island as a preferred location, According to team announcer Chris DiSano.
Ray Allen III played high school basketball at Gulliver Prep in Miami, where he played with his father. The younger Allen led the team in rebounds per game (5.9) and steals per game (1.9) last season. Ray Allen and his son were present at a Rams game this past February.
As a prospect, Allen was an unranked member of the 2023 signing class. He did, however, receive a scholarship to UMass, according to his 247Sports profile.
Ray Allen III probably prepared his son well for the collegiate level. Allen was a standout at UConn and was the #5 overall pick in 1996 NBA Draft by Milwaukee Bucks. Allen would go on to play 18 NBA seasons and was one of the greatest three-point shooters the league has ever had.
Last season, the Rams went 9-22 and finished 14th out of 15 teams in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Rhode Island has not reached the NCAA Tournament since 2018.