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Maddison Allen

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Maddison Allen
Personal information
Born (1993-07-03) 3 July 1993 (age 31)
Newcastle, New South Wales
NationalityAustralian
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Career information
High schoolJohn Paul (Brisbane, Queensland)
CollegeCalifornia Poly (2012–2014)
Santa Clara (2014–2016)
Playing career2016–present
PositionForward-Center
Career history
2016–2017Canberra Capitals
2018–2020Perth Lynx
Medals
Basketball
Representing  Australia

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

College

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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

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
2012–13 California Poly 8 0 13.5 .375 .000 .636 2.5 0.1 0.5 1.3 0.5 2.4
2013–14 California Poly 22 10 16.7 .407 .000 .647 5.1 1.0 0.3 1.1 1.5 3.5
2014–15 Santa Clara 27 8 14.5 .452 .000 .533 3.6 0.4 0.3 1.2 1.1 3.7
2015–16 Santa Clara Injured
Career 57 18 15.2 .425 .000 .545 4.0 0.6 0.3 1.2 1.1 3.4

Career

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WNBL

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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

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Youth Level

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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.

References

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