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Grayson Allen throws pass off opponent's back for self-assist (Video)

Lost amid all the controversy surrounding Grayson Allen — the tripping incidents, the arguably-too-short suspension, and the general hatred of him — is the simple fact that Allen is a darn good basketball player.

In his second game back from suspension Saturday against Boston College, Allen had nine assists in the first half alone. In the second-half, he had a clever way of throwing another one … to himself:

It’s not the first time a player will do this, nor will it be the last, but it’s nonetheless a clever play from Allen. He recognizes that Boston College is in a 2-3 zone for the baseline inbounds play, and that Golden Eagles forward Nik Popovic is face-guarding Harry Giles. Then he executes to self-pass, which still needs to be a very accurate one. If it had been off by six inches, Allen would have looked like an idiot.

Here’s another angle:

Allen had 12 points, 11 assists, five rebounds and three steals as Duke won 93-82.

Allen had 10 assists Saturday, but the most impressive one won’t even make it into the scorebook. (Getty)
Allen had 10 assists Saturday, but the most impressive one won’t even make it into the scorebook. (Getty)