Timmy Allen does the little issues that permit everybody else to shine

Timmy Allen is all the time doing one thing to assist the trigger. For a lot of the final two years, he’s been one of many Horns’ major scoring choices. Allen’s position could look slightly totally different just lately — he’s scoring much less however doing extra of every thing else — however is not any much less important to a Candy Sixteen-bound Texas group.

In Texas’ 71-66 win over Penn State, Allen had 9 factors, but additionally added 12 rebounds, three assists, and a block. He additionally guarded Jalen Pickett, Penn State’s All-American guard, in addition to anybody has all season.

Proscribing the senior guard to simply 11 factors was a group effort, however Allen drew the first scout and battled each time Pickett remoted him within the low put up. Pickett had seven turnovers to only one help — largely, that was due to Allen. In 34 minutes of aggressive on-ball protection, Allen solely picked up three fouls.

“(Allen)’s on the market making performs for us on each ends of the ground,” graduate guard Marcus Carr stated.

Allen fills up the entire stat sheet via his hustle, and people numbers translate to a severe influence on the ground. He grabbed Texas’ first 4 rebounds towards the Nittany Lions, setting the tone for Texas to outrebound Penn State 37-33.

Adaptability is the secret with Allen — he’s prepared to do regardless of the group wants. After choosing up a minor leg harm earlier than the Huge 12 Match, he ad-libbed as Texas’ sideline cheerleader in Kansas Metropolis. His trusty mid vary pull up jumper is difficult to cease, however he’ll additionally cross out of the put up when he doesn’t have a very good look. It’s in regards to the scoreboard, not the purpose tally subsequent to his title.

“I’m not thirsty to attain,” Allen stated. “I wish to are available … and play the sport with a excessive IQ and (assist) my teammates.”

Allen doesn’t lack for spectacular stats or accolades, both, which makes his team-oriented mindset all of the extra spectacular. The Mesa, Arizona product has scored over 2,000 factors and made All-Pac-12 and All-Huge 12 Groups. After racking up prolific numbers on a disappointing Utah group, he transferred to Texas for one thing larger than himself.

“Man, that’s all I’m actually right here for,” Allen stated. “I wish to win for the neighborhood.”

On a veteran Texas group, Allen is a locker room chief that units excessive expectations for the fellows round him. This season’s Horns are locked into the main points, and Allen attributes Texas’ gutsy victory over Penn State to that arduous work.

“It begins with the habits we construct.” Allen stated. “We simply went again to what we do, what we prepped for.”

As his award-laden collegiate profession winds down, Allen’s focus suits completely in Rodney Terry’s locker room.

“I don’t have (something) to show,” Allen stated. “I’m simply attempting to play to win.”