Allen is a smooth bucket-getter that scores comfortably from multiple levels. The long-armed guard plays with pace and confidence, gliding into his jumper while also showing craftiness attacking off the bounce. Zay changes directions well and keeps defenders off balance with his shiftiness in space. Once he gets downhill, he finishes effectively with either hand around the rim.

What stands out most is how naturally he creates tough shots. Allen is comfortable pulling up in traffic, knocking down turnaround jumpers and manufacturing offense when possessions break down. After breaking out as a sophomore averaging over 20 points per game, Zayland has firmly established himself as one of the more intriguing under-the-radar scoring guards to monitor moving forward.

One of the most productive underclass guards in the state—period. Zayland Allen Zayland Allen 6'2" | SG Bowdon | 2028 State GA averaged 21.4 PPG (385 total points), ranking #1 in Class A-D2 scoring, while shooting 46% from the field. And it’s not empty volume—he also knocked down 42 threes (2.3 per game), placing among the state leaders from deep. Game-to-game, the production translates—he dropped 22 points in a state playoff matchup, showing he can carry the load against top competition.

Allen is a lanky, high-scoring guard who averaged nearly 23 points per game for Bowdon this season. He is a true offensive threat with shooting range, but is also tough to keep out of the paint, where he can create and finish. Reliable with the ball in his hands, Allen plays with a high basketball IQ and consistently makes the right decisions. His combination of length, skill, and scoring ability makes him a dynamic offensive prospect.

Allen has emerged as a true breakout scorer and is firmly among the top offensive threats in the state. He finds ways to score at all three levels, consistently getting to his spots and playing with confidence. A lethal perimeter shooter, Allen averages over two made three-pointers per game and complements that with a smooth glide to the rim. Posting 21.4 points, 5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.5 steals per game, Allen’s production and scoring efficiency continue to separate him.

After a breakout season in the Sandy’s Spiel Fall League, Zayland has carried over his momentum to a massive regular season. Allen averaged a respectable 9.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.4 steals as a freshman but now has taken over as Bowdon’s number one scoring threat. The smooth three-level scorer is tearing up the competition averaging 22.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.6 steals. Zay has upped his three-point percentage from 27% to 35%. I really like Allen’s future as well as his present-day self. He feels like a future multi-time All-State selection as long as Bowdon wins games. He will be a college basketball player.

Bowdon High School’s Zayland Allen Zayland Allen 6'2" | SG Bowdon | 2028 State GA is an under the radar prospect who is averaging 22.4 points per game for the red Devils. Allen is a reliable shot maker with range, has good length and can create his own offense off the bounce.

Zay is a smooth scorer from multiple levels. He eases into his jumper and is slick off the bounce when getting to the hoop. Allen finishes with both hands. Only a sophomore, Zay looks like a binge scorer with All-State upside. He is a noteworthy player to track over the next three seasons. Zay’s a shifty smooth, long-armed guard. He’s crafty off the bounce and can hit tough shots like pull-ups and turnaround jumpers.

One of the top scorers in the league, Zayland did it against with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 1 steal in a 43-35 loss to the Cherokee Hawks. Zay’s a shifty smooth, long-armed guard. He’s crafty off the bounce and can hit tough shots like pull-ups and turnaround jumpers.

Although it resulted in two losses, Zayland Allen Zayland Allen 6'2" | SG Bowdon | 2028 State GA had a monster day on double duty, outputting the two highest point totals of the week with 25 against Darlington and 19 and 9 rebounds against River Ridge. Zay is a smooth scorer from multiple levels. He eases into his jumper and is slick off the bounce when getting to the hoop. Allen finishes with both hands. Only a sophomore, Zay looks like a binge scorer with All-State upside. He is a noteworthy player to track over the next three seasons.