Peyton Allen, 6-5 SG, '14 Transfers to WSU

[Dave Stalwart]

So sophomore Allen will either play the 2 like sophomore Shamet, or the 3 like sophomore McDuffie?

We fret about this stuff but I think marshall does it on purpose to push people. I figure everyone involved is aware that if they can't beat out the other guys, it's their own problem to deal with. I don't think Marshall makes playing time promises, and I think that is one of the reasons why he always seems to attract players of high character over and over again.

[forevershockerfan]

One of the biggest success stories of Marshall and his Staff is quality depth. It is nice when our second 5 can come in and scrap and help us win. This team this Season will be such a team with the best depth at the guard position we have ever had and deep at every other slot. This allows us to swarm our foes nonstop for 40 minutes on both sides of the court. The proof of the pudding is obvious in our wins and accomplishments.

[Steeleshocker]

We don't recruit backups.

[AZ Shocker]

I'm liking this kid. Seeing a little Jason Perez in him maybe...with a tad bit more of athleticism. Actually thinking he might be a bit of a bruiser (ala Evan Wessell) at either the 2 or 3 when called for.

[shocks02]

Peyton's been with the team for a few months now. Has anyone heard how he's competing with the other guys in practice? Seems like he's fitting in with his new teammates quite nicely.

[wufan]

I heard a couple of reports that he was good (not great) in pick-up games this summer. That's all I got.

[Shockadelica]

I saw him hit a shot from the tunnel the team comes out of at CKA in the early warm up session before the UNLV on the way to the locker room. Nuttin but net.

[WSUwatcher]

Well, Shockadelica, we also know from his high school exploits that Rian Holland had 70-foot range, so it may take more than just that.

Here's one other thing Allen might be able to help with, in case WSU can find a spot for one more big man and is willing to wait a year: http://espn.go.com/mens-college-bask...cruit-transfer

So -- how well does Allen know Thomas, and would big Elijah be interested in joining a fellow Aggie ex-student (if that local Texan term also applies to guys who haven't yet graduated) in Wichita?

[Ol skool]

Well, Shockadelica, we also know from his high school exploits that Rian Holland had 70-foot range, so it may take more than just that.

Here's one other thing Allen might be able to help with, in case WSU can find a spot for one more big man and is willing to wait a year: http://espn.go.com/mens-college-bask...cruit-transfer

So -- how well does Allen know Thomas, and would big Elijah be interested in joining a fellow Aggie ex-student (if that local Texan term also applies to guys who haven't yet graduated) in Wichita?

Ummm maybe they meet at the Aggies revolving door.

[_kai_]

I have all the hope in the world that Peyton is a straight baller during his time here.

[Dan]

Peyton's Youtube videos are pretty impressive. Not just from a highlight standpoint, but he has a good size body and looks to be a 2-3 type player with good midrange and long range shooting and ability to get up above the rim. He looks like a slightly stockier, maybe a little slower version of Ron Baker. I think he will be a nice player for us.

[im4wsu]

I was sitting fifteen feet from him at Intrust. He is a very good looking young man and seems to be continually smiling and is extremely supportive of each and every teammate. One could not hope for a better attitude. Cannot wait to see that translate into game action.

[WuDrWu]

The team chemistry right now seems very solid.

[_kai_]

Peyton's Youtube videos are pretty impressive. Not just from a highlight standpoint, but he has a good size body and looks to be a 2-3 type player with good midrange and long range shooting and ability to get up above the rim. He looks like a slightly stockier, maybe a little slower version of Ron Baker. I think he will be a nice player for us.

I like to take the approach that he's a little more offensively refined Evan Wessel. Fire, desire, and hustle are unknowns in comparison to Wessel. Those are big shoes to fill.

[pinstripers]

I dunno where he is going to get his minutes, but I guess that ain't my problem.