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Corbin Allen Commits to Kansas Basketball for 2025-26 Season

The Kansas City native and two-time DiRenna Award winner joins Bill Self’s roster after leading Oak Park High to its first state title.

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self on the sideline prior to a game against Arizona at Allen Fieldhouse on March 8, 2025.
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Oak Park’s Corbin Allen puts up a shot against Shawnee Mission Northwest during the finale of 810 Varsity Showcase 36 high school basketball event on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024.

Overview

  • Corbin Allen, a 6-foot-6 senior combo guard from Oak Park High School, announced his commitment to the University of Kansas on May 16, 2025.
  • Allen, rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports, previously committed to the University of San Diego before reopening his recruitment earlier this year.
  • He led Oak Park to a 31-1 record and its first-ever Missouri Class 6 state basketball title, solidifying his reputation as a top local talent.
  • A two-time DiRenna Award winner, Allen averaged 16.3 points and 8.7 rebounds per game during his senior season under the guidance of former KU guard Sherron Collins.
  • Allen joins a revamped Kansas roster for the 2025-26 season, which includes freshmen signees and transfer portal additions as the team looks to rebound from consecutive early NCAA tournament exits.