Rebecca Allen
Australian-born Forward-Guard
- Birthdate: November 6, 1992
- Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Physical Attributes
- Height: 6’2″
- Weight: 162 lbs
WNBA Career
- Signed with New York Liberty: Free agent in February 2015
- Career Span: 8 years in the WNBA
Career Transactions
- 2015: Signed with the New York Liberty as a free agent.
- 2016-2022: Re-signed with New York six times, demonstrating her consistent value to the team.
- 2023: Traded to the Connecticut Sun in a three-team deal involving New York and Dallas.
2023 Season with the Connecticut Sun
- Games Played: Appeared in 40 regular season games, starting 27.
- Averages: 6.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.9 steals, and a team-leading 1.3 blocks per game.
- Milestones:
- Recorded 1,000th career point against the Sky on July 12.
- Reached 500 career rebounds on September 1 against the Liberty.
- Highlights:
- Season-high 24 points against the Mercury on August 10.
- Tied career-high with six three-point field goals against the Aces on June 6.
- Set a new career-high with six blocks against the Dream on July 20.
Defensive Prowess
Rebecca Allen is known for her defensive skills, often disrupting opponents and protecting the rim.
- 2023 Season:
- Led her team with a career-high 1.3 blocks per game.
- Set a personal best with six blocks against the Dream on July 20.
- Career Highlights:
- Became the 10th fastest player in WNBA history to record at least 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, 150 blocks, and 180 three-point field goals in 195 games.
Key Career Highlights
- 2022 Season with Connecticut:
- Appeared in 25 regular season contests, starting 19.
- Averaged 7.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game.
- Recorded 100th career steal on July 29.
- Guided New York to their first postseason victory since 2015.
- 2021 Season with New York:
- Appeared in 25 games, starting 13.
- Led the Liberty in steals per game (1.6) and blocks per game (1.2).
- One of only three players in the WNBA to average 2.8+ stocks (steals and blocks) per game.
- 2019 Season with New York:
- Averaged 7.2 points per game, 2.5 rebounds per game.
- Scored a career-high 28 points against Minnesota.
- 2018 Season with New York:
- Played in 28 games, scoring a total of 107 points.
- Made a career-high 5 field goals in three different games.
- 2017 Season with New York:
- Appeared in a career-high 33 games.
- Averaged 2.8 points and 2.0 rebounds per game.
- Pulled down a career-high 9 rebounds against Seattle on May 26.
Overseas Career
- 2020-Present: Valencia Basket (Spain)
- 2018-2020: Arka Gdynia (Poland)
- 2017-2018: ASVEL Féminin (France)
- 2016-2017: Good Angels Košice (Slovakia)
- 2015-2016: South East Queensland Stars (Australia – WNBL)
- 2012-2015: Melbourne Boomers (Australia – WNBL)
- 2010-2012: Australian Institute (Australia – WNBL)
- 2009-2010: Dandenong Rangers (Australia – WNBL)
Australian National Team Medals
- 2014 FIBA World Cup: Bronze
- 2018 FIBA World Cup: Silver
- 2019 FIBA Asia Cup: Bronze
- 2022 FIBA World Cup: Bronze
Recent Game Stats
| DATE | MATCHUP | RESULT | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FGM-3 | 3PM-A | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06.18.2024 | PHOvs.NYL | W | 33 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 06.16.2024 | PHOvs.SEA | W | 26 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 06.13.2024 | PHOvs.LVA | L | 24 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 06.09.2024 | PHOvs.DAL | W | 30 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 06.07.2024 | PHOvs.MIN | W | 27 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Rebecca Allen’s journey through the WNBA and her overseas career highlights her as a player of immense talent and versatility. Her defensive prowess, scoring ability, and leadership qualities make her a cornerstone of any team she joins. As she continues to play with the Connecticut Sun, fans can expect more stellar performances from this remarkable athlete.
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