Lavoy Allen, recent graduate and power forward for the Owls, had plans to continue his career in Pennsylvania. That is, at least until earlier this month. when his plans fell through in light of the NBA’s recent impasse between players and team owners. In a recent interview, Allen said he doesn’t want to wait on the bench for an entire season while the Association works out its issues. Instead, the 6-foot-9 forward from Morrisville, Pa. decided to look abroad for a job opportunity.

Allen found a home in France, with Strasbourg IG, for whom he’ll be suiting up and practicing with come this Monday. Strasbourg competes in the French Pro A league, an 18-team first division league founded in 1987.

Allen joins football players Jaiquawn Jarrett and Mohammed Wilkerson as the only Temple athletes to drafted by a professional sports team this year. Jarrett was signed by the National Football League’s Philadelphia Eagles and Wilkerson was drafted by the New York Jets.