Many NBA fans would have undoubtedly heard of Ray Allen. Although he is retired and no longer playing in the league, Allen has an incredibly accoladed NBA career and is considered to be one of the greatest shooters of all time.
His son Walter Ray Allen III recently generated a significant amount of media attention after revealing which college he plans to attend. Although there are still a few years remaining before he can apply for the draft, this decision by Ray Allen III might make fans wonder more about his game and skill set. Therefore, we should take a closer look and find out more.
Walter Ray Allen III has committed to play for the University of Rhode Island
Ray Allen III attended high school at Gulliver Prep which is in Miami. Some fans might remember that his father played for the Miami Heat during the backend of his career. Hence it made sense for his family to own a home there and even chose to continue living there after his career ended.
Coming back to his son, Walter Ray Allen III has flown under the radar of many scouts and executives so far. Perhaps this is because he is only listed as 6’1 and still 5 inches short than his father’s official height. He has been a middle-level recruit and not really sought after by the powerhouse basketball colleges.
Nonetheless, from what we can see his game is quite good. He has an established mid-range shot and can certainly finish layups against his competition. He is also a great spot-up shooter and contributes eagerly on the defensive end of the floor for his team.
Although it is nice to see the next generation come into the limelight he will still have to work on his game while carrying the heavy name and legacy that his father left for him. This could be quite a lot of pressure for a young boy to bear.
However, that is part of the deal one enters when pursuing a career in the same domain as their parents did. From LeBron to Shaq to D-Wade all of their children have undergone more scrutiny and attention due to their parents. In any case, we wish Ray Allen III the best of luck for his upcoming college career.