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As Grayson Allen prepares for his final college season, Duke s senior star is ready to Brennan Besser Jersey change the perception that he s a dirty player.

In an interview with ESPN s Jeff Goodman, Allen said he thinks people perceive him as a polarizing player but noted he s in a good place to start growing up.

I had another year of growth, but I m still growing and maturing , he said. This is the time to do it https://www.dukebluedevilsjersey.com/josh-mcroberts-jersey-c-21.html, in college. This year, I think I have a lot more perspective on things. I ve learned a lot from what I ve gone through, but I feel so much different. Better, not only on the court but my mentality off the court as well.

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski suspended Allen one game for tripping an Elon sophomore Steven Santa Ana https://www.dukebluedevilsjersey.com/kyrie-irving-jersey-c-19.html in the Blue Devils 72 61 win on Dec. 21. He was also given technical foul for the play.

It was the third time in 10 months Allen was seen tripping an opponent during a game. His first incident came against Louisville s Ray Spalding on Feb. 20, 2016 when Allen appeared to stick his foot out following a missed layup.

The second tripping incident occurred five days later, when Allen s right leg kicked up to send Florida State s Xavier Rathan Mayes.

With Allen entering his final college season as Duke s lone senior https://www.dukebluedevilsjersey.com/trevon-duval-jersey-c-20.html, he was elected as the team captain after being stripped of that title last season for the tripping incident against Santa Ana.

Duke will open the 2017 18 regular season on Nov. 10 at Cameron Indoor Stadium against Elon.