Kayden Allen 2026 GA CG 6'5

[GoBearcats31]

Trilly Donovan, who is well connected, tweeted a prediction that Allen will commit to UC.

Trilly GIF is out

https://x.com/trillydonovan/status/1973565317034254404?s=46&t=6827ybyyA2NHZ_hNyS2mFg

[swilsonsp4]

Allen just confirmed ... Bearcats!

[GoBearcats31]

Allen just confirmed ... Bearcats!

https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/article/kayden-allen-four-star-small-forward-commits-to-cincinnati-2026-basketball-recruiting-255092381/

[BearKatz]

Congrats to Wes Miller and Staff! Is there a link to Allen's commitment ? I could not find anything on CBS Sports.

[swilsonsp4]

Congrats to Wes Miller and Staff! Is there a link to Allen's commitment ? I could not find anything on CBS Sports.

Here's his commitment video:

kayden allen commitment to cincinnati - YouTube

[Lobot]

I think this is a sneaky good signing despite his ranking . He jumped into the Top 50 after a big summer in AAU and I think we got him on the way up so to speak.

[GoBearcats31]

I think this is a sneaky good signing despite his ranking . He jumped into the Top 50 after a big summer in AAU and I think we got him on the way up so to speak.

He was top 20 in July 2024, top 25 to start the summer, now top 50 in 247 rankings for whatever that is worth

Another guy who is great to add to the fold, but only matters if UC can dance this year and Wes is still here in 2026.

[GoBearcats31]

247's all-time UC recruit rankings (essentially 21st century recruits):

1. Lance Stephenson
2. Shon Abaev
3. Jermaine Lawrence
4. Yancy Gates
5. Tyler Betsey
6. Zach Harvey
7. Kayden Allen
8. Keyshuan Tillery
9. Jizzle James
10. Devan Downey
11. Roy Bright
12. Rayvon Griffith
13. Tyler McKinley
14. Cashmere Wright
15. Jarron Cumberland

[leo from jersey]

still can't believe MC didn't see Jermaine Lawrence after the injury.

[BearKatz]

247's all-time UC recruit rankings (essentially 21st century recruits):

1. Lance Stephenson
2. Shon Abaev
3. Jermaine Lawrence
4. Yancy Gates
5. Tyler Betsey
6. Zach Harvey
7. Kayden Allen
8. Keyshuan Tillery
9. Jizzle James
10. Devan Downey
11. Roy Bright
12. Rayvon Griffith
13. Tyler McKinley
14. Cashmere Wright
15. Jarron Cumberland

I'm assuming Buddy Harper is not on the list, cause he never actually player for UC.?

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

I'm surprised we aren't getting more comments about him.

[Rufus]

I'm assuming that is because we are all excited and amazed at the work CWM has done in recruiting. And I certainly do applaud the job he has done, but unfortunately he has failed to incorporate these recruits with portal transfers and on into wins in every season since being here. And to give him the benefit of doubt I realize that he took the program into the "best bball conference" We bearcat fans are all awaiting this upcoming season to see how this current product pans out. With that said, Welcome Mr. Allen.

[GoBearcats31]

Kind of forgot about him -- should be officially signing soon.

[swilsonsp4]

Kind of forgot about him -- should be officially signing soon.

Per Chad Brendel, since Allen is under 18 (needing parental signatures) and he's away at prep school, they're working on the logistics. He's expected to sign this week.

[GoBearcats31]

SIGNED

https://gobearcats.com/news/2025/11/14/cincinnati-inks-kayden-allen-for-2026-27

Wes Miller:
“We are extremely excited to welcome Kayden and his mom, Krystal, to the Cincinnati Bearcats’ basketball family. Kayden is someone we have recruited for close to his entire high school career. Not only is Kayden talented, he is skilled, smart, tough and versatile. His strong work ethic gives me great belief that he will only continue to improve in the years ahead and be someone our fanbase will come to love and support.”