Nick Allen brings legit size, pedigree, and a ready-made paint presence to Illinois State
In the 2025-26 season, Nick Allen arrived at Illinois State as a 6-10/6-11 frontcourt prospect with a high-end high school résumé: he was a two-time Illinois Basketball Coaches Association First Team All-State pick, finished as Bradley-Bourbonnais’ all-time leading scorer with 1,596 points, and was rated the top center in Illinois with a national composite ranking of 277. His calling card is size and interior scoring upside, but the bigger differentiator is the polished production track record and proven competitiveness that made him a consensus in-state target. If your team wants a physical, high-upside big who already knows how to win, Allen is worth the room in the paint.
