Memphis' Tenacious Junior Guard with Elite Rebounding Pedigree and Defensive Fire
In the 2025-26 season, junior guard Cori Allen has started 26 games for Memphis, averaging 6.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and a team-high-tying 1.8 steals in 30.8 minutes—standing out with 7.6 rebounds per 36 minutes from her Illinois days, including a career-high 11 boards.[2][3] A former Montverde Academy star ranked top-13 nationally by Prep Girl Hoops, she's a gritty competitor with USA U16 trial invite pedigree, excelling in hustle plays and transition.[1][2] No major injury history; her intensity and rebounding nose make her a perfect fit for teams needing versatile, high-motor guards who elevate defenses—care because she's just hitting stride as a stat-stuffing sparkplug.
