Maddison Allen Explained

Maddison Allen
Position:Forward-Center
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Birth Date:1993 7, df=yes
Birth Place:Newcastle, New South Wales
Nationality:Australian
High School:John Paul (Brisbane, Queensland)
College:California Poly (2012–2014)
Santa Clara (2014–2016)
Career Start:2016
Years1:2016–2017
Team1:Canberra Capitals
Years2:2018–2020
Team2:Perth Lynx

Maddison Allen (born 3 July 1993) is an Australian professional basketball player.

College

Allen began her college career at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California, playing for the Mustangs.[1] After her second year of eligibility, Allen would then transfer to Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California where she would join the Broncos.[2]

Statistics

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2012–13| style="text-align:left;"| California Poly| 8 || 0 || 13.5 || .375 || .000 || .636 || 2.5 || 0.1 || 0.5 || 1.3 || 0.5 || 2.4|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2013–14| style="text-align:left;"| California Poly| 22 || 10 || 16.7 || .407 || .000 || .647 || 5.1 || 1.0 || 0.3 || 1.1 || 1.5 || 3.5|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2014–15| style="text-align:left;"| Santa Clara| 27 || 8 || 14.5 || .452 || .000 || .533 || 3.6 || 0.4 || 0.3 || 1.2 || 1.1 || 3.7|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2015–16| style="text-align:left;"| Santa Clara|colspan="12"|Injured|-| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 57 || 18 || 15.2 || .425 || .000 || .545 || 4.0 || 0.6 || 0.3 || 1.2 || 1.1 || 3.4

Career

WNBL

Allen would begin her professional career with the Canberra Capitals after signing for the 2016–17 WNBL season.[3] After joining the Capitals, Allen would play alongside the likes of Marianna Tolo and Carly Wilson.

In 2018, Allen would return to the league after signing a full-time contract with the Perth Lynx for the 2018–19 season.[4] Allen was picked up by the Lynx after strong showings with the Rockingham Flames in the SBL. In her first season with the Lynx, Allen was one of the league's leading shot blockers and she would also make her WNBL Finals debut.

National Team

Youth Level

In 2010, Allen made her international debut for the Sapphires during an international series against Japan ahead of the World Championships that year.[5] Allen was not named to the final roster for the Under-17 World Championship in France.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maddison Allen - Cal Poly. gopoly.com.
  2. Web site: Maddison Allen - Santa Clara. santaclarabroncos.com.
  3. Web site: Canberra Capitals unveil new signing for Groundhog Day with Dandenong Rangers. 11 November 2016 . smh.com.au.
  4. News: MADDIE ALLEN SIGNS WITH PERTH LYNX. Perth Lynx . 8 June 2018 . wnbl.com.au . Perth .
  5. Web site: U17 WOMEN TOP JAPAN IN GAME 1 OF FRIENDLY SERIES. australia.basketball.