I wish the kid all the luck in the world. But when things like this start to happen - a 4 star highly rated kid transferring out. It shows the Irish.... maybe have turned the corner on a huge issue - Depth. The kid saw the writing on the wall, even though he's really good - he wasn't going to play because the talent is too deep / good in front of him.
Not saying this for a fact - but looking across the roster - it sure looks like depth might finally be "not a problem". Not quite a "strength yet" - but not a problem. Allen saw the same thing.