Texas adds Utah transfer Timmy Allen, Kentucky transfer Devin Askew
By ADAM ZAGORIA
Chris Beard continues to remake the roster at Texas and his latest high-profile additions come from Utah and Kentucky.
Devin Askew, the 6-foot-3 freshman point guard who spent last season at Kentucky, committed to the Longhorns on Tuesday morning, and 6-6 Utah forward Timmy Allen followed suit Tuesday evening.
Askew, the former five-star floor general, averaged 6.5 points, 2.9 assists and 2.6 rebounds in his lone season at Kentucky.
“I chose Texas because Coach Beard and his coaching staff are completely invested into their players and player development,” Askew told 247Sports.com. “They have also watched film on my game and see that my playing style and abilities will thrive in their program.”
He added: “I will bring passion, skill, a team-first attitude and a dedication to work hard.”
The 6-6 Allen averaged 17.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.9 assists as a junior and 17.3 points and 7.3 rebounds as a sophomore. He went for 20 points and 13 boards in a double-overtime loss to Southern Cal in the Pac-12 Tournament quarterfinals.
He will have have to two years of eligibility remaining.
Texas last week added four-star wing Jaylon Tyson.
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