Recruiting Report: Allen Wilson (2016)
Allen Wilson of Rogers was a handful all season. He led an agile and athletic Royals club with 18.7 points per game plus he had some of his top scoring games in big moments scoring 32 against Tartan in the…
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Continue ReadingAllen Wilson of Rogers was a handful all season. He led an agile and athletic Royals club with 18.7 points per game plus he had some of his top scoring games in big moments scoring 32 against Tartan in the holiday event and 30 against St. Cloud Tech in the playoffs.
“My senior season went well,” said Wilson. “The thing I’ll remember most about it is the amazing team chemistry I had with my team. They were like my second family. On the court we’d all push each other. We could all criticize one another without the person taking it personal.
“We all just wanted to get better and enjoyed going to work every day. Off the court was even better, we’d all hang out together and make fun of each other. The relationships that I’ve built with my coaches and teammates are enduring and irreplaceable.”
Only 19 of 64 Class AAAA teams won 20 or more games and Rogers was one of those teams finishing 20-8. Wilson was a key piece along with Steffan Musoke (18 a game) and William Alexander (11).
“As a senior I improved all aspects of my game to put my team in the best position to win and as the team captain I was not only responsible to drive the performance of the team but also help my team members to grow for the next level by grooming them, identify the areas of weakness and concerns and try to get the best out of the individual both for himself and for the benefit of the team,” said Allen.
“Work on the areas of concerns both in process related and personal effectiveness. I also have to set an example. Instead of worrying about the lack of performance, productivity and commitment of others I have to simply decide to set the example and show my team members what hard work, passion and commitment looks like. Focus on being my best every single day.
“I just need to continue honing my strengths (3 point shooting, ball handling, and passing). The biggest difference between high school and college is size, strength, and athleticism. I’m going to keep lifting, and work on my explosiveness. Work on using my three point shot to set up other offensive aspects of my game by developing counter moves.”
Wilson has talked to a couple programs and after doing a little research it looks like Wilson may walk-on to a division one program.
“The two colleges that I’ve talked to the most are North Dakota State and Drake,” said Wilson. “I took an unofficial visit to NDSU, but I currently don’t have any visits set up right now and no, I don’t know when I’ll decide.”