Ben Allen re-signs with Eagles for 2021

The Diamond Valley Basketball Association have announced that Ben Allen will be returning to the Diamond Valley Eagles for the 2021 NBL1 South season.

Allen began his journey at Diamond Valley Basketball, starting in Under 10’s with Greenhills Junior Domestic Club. Since then, Allen has gone on to have an outstanding career which included multiple stints in NBL clubs such as the Townsville Crocs and the Sydney Kings.

His collegiate career began at the University of Indiana for the 2005-06 and 2006-07 seasons. He transferred to Saint Mary’s the following year where, as a redshirt junior, he appeared in 28 games, averaging 2.2 points per game. As a senior in the 2009-10 season Allen was one of four players to start and play in all 34 games. He averaged a noteworthy 27.6 minutes, 10.7 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. In 2020 Allen was inducted into the St Mary’s College of California Hall of Fame 10 years on from his Senior Year.

Allen established himself as a major threat in multiple SEABL seasons, 2018 saw him averaging 15.4 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists for the Canberra Gunners. A key player in the Eagles' 2019 NBL1 team, Allen averaged 12.3 points per game and 7.4 rebounds.

Coach Grant Wallace is ecstatic to have Allen join his team once again;

“Our Club leader, we proudly welcome Ben back in 2021 after a year off which has allowed his body to repair after a hectic career he has enjoyed thus far," Wallace said.

"Ben is in great shape and provides us a unique ability to have an inside presence at both ends, whilst also allowing us to stretch the floor."