Gatorade 2019 - 2020: Player of the Year

Boys Basketball - Delaware

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BOYS BASKETBALL

Elijah Allen

Guard
DOVER HS
DOVER, DELAWARE
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-2
Press Release

Peak Performance

23.5

Points per game

6.1

Rebounds per game

3.8

Steals per game

3.6

Assists per game
“Elijah Allen has no limitations on the basketball court. He’s wildly skilled, smart with the ball, strong and under control. He’s able to finish really well at the basket and can score the basketball seemingly at will.”
Lamarr Shorts
Head Coach Head coach at Milford High School
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-2, 190-pound senior guard had led the Senators to a 21-2 record and the state semifinals at the time of his selection. Allen averaged 23.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.8 steals and 3.6 assists through 23 games. A First Team All-State and All-Conference honoree, he was named to the USA TODAY’s ALL-USA Delaware First Team as a junior.

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Academic Achievement

Allen has maintained a B average in the classroom. He remains undecided upon a collegiate destination.

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Exemplary Character

A peer mentor in his school, Allen has volunteered locally on behalf of the Special Olympics.