The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Jarrett Allen selected No. 22 in NBA Draft by Brooklyn Nets
06.22.2017 | Men's Basketball
Allen becomes the 16th first-round selection in program history.
Jarrett Allen NBA Draft night media availability transcript, courtesy NBA (pdf)
Jarrett Allen final collegiate bio (pdf)
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Former University of Texas basketball standout Jarrett Allen was selected as the No. 22 pick by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2017 NBA Draft on Thursday evening at Barclays Center. Allen is the 16th first-round selection in the NBA Draft in UT program history.
"I'm super excited for Jarrett and his family," Texas head coach Shaka Smart said. "This is a life-changing day. I truly believe he will continue to make explosive growth. He has all the attributes of a player who will get better and better with time. Jarrett also is a high-level, high-character individual and that matters. It mattered here at The University of Texas and it will matter in his professional career. We're really looking forward to following his progress."
During his one season at Texas (2016-17), Allen claimed All-Big 12 Conference Third Team and Big 12 All-Newcomer Team accolades. He also earned a spot on the 10-person United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) All-District VII Team and the five-person National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-District 8 Second Team.
Allen led the team in rebounding (8.4 rpg), blocked shots (51) and minutes played (32.1 mpg) and ranked second on the team in scoring (13.4 ppg). He converted 56.6% (179-316) from the field and reached double figures in scoring 25 times and double figures in rebounds 14 times in 33 games played.
Allen recorded 12 double-doubles on the season (tied for third-highest total by a UT freshman in school history), including eight in Big 12 Conference play. He also ranked fourth on the UT freshman season chart in total rebounds (278) and fourth in rebounding average (8.4 rpg).
In Big 12 Conference play, he averaged a team-best 16.2 points and 9.8 rebounds per game while converting 59.9% (118-197) from the field. Allen reached double figures in scoring in 17 of the 18 league games.
Since the NBA Draft began in 1947, a total of 43 Longhorns have now heard their names called on draft night.
University of Texas All-Time NBA First-Round Selections (16 total)
|
Name |
Year |
Pick |
Team |
|
Kevin Durant |
2007 |
2 |
Seattle |
|
LaMarcus Aldridge |
2006 |
2 |
Chicago (traded to Portland on draft night) |
|
Tristan Thompson |
2011 |
4 |
Cleveland |
|
LaSalle Thompson |
1982 |
5 |
Kansas City |
|
Chris Mihm |
2000 |
7 |
Chicago (traded to Cleveland on draft night) |
|
T.J. Ford |
2003 |
8 |
Milwaukee |
|
D.J. Augustin |
2008 |
9 |
Charlotte |
|
Myles Turner |
2015 |
11 |
Indiana |
|
Travis Mays |
1990 |
14 |
Sacramento |
|
Avery Bradley |
2010 |
19 |
Boston |
|
B.J. Tyler |
1994 |
20 |
Philadelphia |
|
2017 |
22 |
Brooklyn |
|
|
Damion James |
2010 |
24 |
Atlanta (traded to New Jersey on draft night) |
|
Jordan Hamilton |
2011 |
26 |
Dallas (traded to Denver on draft night) |
|
Lance Blanks |
1990 |
26 |
Detroit |
|
Cory Joseph |
2011 |
29 |
San Antonio |
