Florida, Miami secure transfers AJ Brown, Marcus Allen

Marcus Allen, a 6-foot-7 wing and former four-star recruit from Missouri, has committed to the University of Miami, returning to his hometown after a freshman season where he averaged 2.6 points and 2.0 rebounds per game. Allen's decision is part of new head coach Jai Lucas's strategy to retain top in-state talent and rebuild the Hurricanes roster, following a season of significant player turnover. Allen was previously a standout at Miami Norland High School and is expected to be a solid building block for Miami's future. In addition to Allen, Miami has also added former TCU center Ernest Udeh Jr. through the transfer portal. The Hurricanes have further strengthened their recruiting by appointing Charlton "C.Y." Young, a veteran coach with deep local ties, as associate head coach. These moves position Miami for a strong recruiting class and improved roster depth for the coming season.