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Texas Basketball: 5 best former Longhorns in the NBA

By Andrew Miller

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates during the Golden State Warriors Victory Parade on June 12, 2018 in Oakland, California. The Golden State Warriors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-0 to win the 2018 NBA Finals. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates during the Golden State Warriors Victory Parade on June 12, 2018 in Oakland, California. The Golden State Warriors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-0 to win the 2018 NBA Finals. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 10: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Brooklyn Nets looks down the court in the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans during their game at Barclays Center on February 10, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 10: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Brooklyn Nets looks down the court in the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans during their game at Barclays Center on February 10, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

Years with Texas: 2016-17. Pick Analysis. Jarrett Allen. 5. player. 147. Scouting Report. Center

The most recent lottery pick coming from the Texas basketball program was standout center Jarrett Allen to the Brooklyn Nets in the 2017 NBA Draft. During his rookie campaign, Allen vastly exceeded expectations for the Nets. This was not a very good team that Allen ended up on.

Brooklyn has a lot of cap space to build into the future, and that will directly benefit Allen. Yet, it’s nice to see Allen coming through in a big way through his rookie season to establish a true building block for his team. He was also easily the biggest snub on the two NBA All-Rookie Teams.

With the stat line that Allen posted, he should’ve been guaranteed a spot on at least the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. Last season, he averaged 8.2 points per game, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks. That stat line should only get better in his second season in the NBA.

Allen panned out exactly how Texas fans should’ve wanted him to. All the big time centers and power forwards that the Horns have sent to the NBA in the past decade is highlighted by the fact that Allen isn’t even top three on this list. Expect him to rack up at least 10.0 points per game and seven rebounds in 2018-19.

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