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New York Knicks: 2017 NBA Draft Prospects To Watch In Conference Tournaments

By Maxwell Ogden

Mar 4, 2017; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Jawun Evans (1) drives to the basket as Kansas Jayhawks forward Landen Lucas (33) defends during the second half at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Kansas won 90-85. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2017; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Jawun Evans (1) drives to the basket as Kansas Jayhawks forward Landen Lucas (33) defends during the second half at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Kansas won 90-85. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 30, 2017; South Bend, IN, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Grayson Allen (3) dribbles as Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Matt Farrell (5) defends in the first half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2017; South Bend, IN, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Grayson Allen (3) dribbles as Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Matt Farrell (5) defends in the first half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /

Grayson Allen, Duke Blue Devils

Position: Shooting Guard
Age: 21 (10/8/1995)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’4.5″, 202 pounds, 6’6.5″
2016-17 Slash Line: .388/.348/.806
2016-17 Season Averages: 30.5 MPG, 14.5 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 3.6 APG, 0.9 SPG, 2.3 3PM

One could make an easily justifiable argument that no high-profile player has regressed more in 2016-17 than Grayson Allen. His tripping antics have made him a national villain and his confidence on the court has clearly been shaken.

Allen can do some damage control during the Conference Tournament and could potentially appeal to the New York Knicks’ front office.

Allen is a polarizing figure who’s either loved or hated by those who watch him. He was unbelievable in 2015-16, averaging 21.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2.5 3-point field goals made on a slash line of .466/.417/.837.

He’s suffered sharp declines in both production and efficiency in 2016-17, however, and his role has declined because of it.

The likelihood of New York drafting Allen is relatively low, but he could be available in the second round. If Allen is available for the Knicks to select in Round 2, then watching him perform at a high level during the biggest games of the season would improve his standing.

Allen has fallen hard in 2016-17, but there’s no better time to make critics forget about your flaws than March Madness.

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