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Commits to Southern Utah Allen-Tovar committed to Southern Utah on Thursday, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Allen-Tovar will try to be Southern Utah's starting center. Currently, it is Jason Spurgin. The transfer averaged 7.9 points and 5.0 rebounds across New Mexico's 2021-22 season. Those are the standard rates Southern Utah will expect from him when he is available to play during 2023.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Added to transfer portal Allen-Tovar was added to the transfer portal approximately one week ago, according to Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal.

Impact Previously a preferred member of New Mexico's starting lineup, Allen-Tovar did not receive that benefit during November. The senior averaged 2.7 points and 3.3 rebounds across his three games. Allen-Tovar will try transferring to a team in which he would be more valued.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unproductive in return Allen-Tovar recorded zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one block across 12 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 79-72 loss to Nevada.

Impact Allen-Tovar played through an ankle injury he suffered in the regular-season finale. He just wasn't himself and only played 12 minutes. Since New Mexico loss, Allen-Tovar will have some time to get healthy for any other postseason action.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In starting five Wednesday Allen-Tovar (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Nevada.

Impact Allen-Tovar gets the start after he suffered an ankle sprain in the regular-season finale last Saturday. The 6-9 forward is averaging 8.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per contest.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Mountain West tourney New Mexico head coach Richard Pitino said that Allen-Tovar (ankle) will play Wednesday in the Lobos' Mountain West Conference tournament game against Nevada, Jon Rothstein of CBS S...

Impact Allen-Tovar suffered a sprained ankle in the Lobos' regular-season finale Saturday against UNLV, but he looks like he made enough progress in the past few days to gain clearance for the start of postseason play. The 6-foot-9 forward finished the regular season with averages of 8.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 0.9 three-pointers in 23.7 minutes per game while starting in 16 of his 31 appearances.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In walking boot Allen-Tovar was seen in a walking boot Monday after spraining his ankle Saturday against UNLV, Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal reports.

Impact Allen-Tovar played just five minutes prior to the injury and did not score a point. While he was reportedly in good spirits Monday despite the boot, it remains unclear whether or not he'll be able to return Wednesday against Nevada.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start Wednesday Allen-Tovar recorded five points (2-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 80-74 loss to Colorado State.

Impact Allen-Tovar made his third start of the season (filling in for injured Saquan Singleton) for New Mexico during their loss to Colorado State. The 6-foot-9 junior has played in 18 games for the Lobos this season, contributing 6.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks on 20.4 minutes per game. If Singleton continues to sit out with his toe injury, Allen-Tovar will likely continue to fill his starting spot.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench again Allen-Tovar isn't starting Thursday's game against UAB.

Impact Allen-Tovar served as a starter in each of his first two appearances of the season but will now play a bench role for a fourth straight game. Javonte Johnson has taken on a starting role during that time.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE