Randy Allen (basketball)

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Randy Allen
Personal information
Born (1965-01-26) January 26, 1965 (age 59)
Milton, Florida
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school Milton (Milton, Florida)
College Florida State (1983–1987)
NBA draft 1987: undrafted
Playing career1987–1996
Position Forward
Number33
Career history
1987 Tampa Bay Stars
1987–1988 Imbelco
1988–1989 Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets
19891990 Sacramento Kings
1990–1991 Fulgor Libertas Forlì
1991 Albany Patroons
1991–1992 CB Breogán
1992–1993 Cholet Basket
1993–1994 CB Girona
1994 Pallacanestro Pavia
1995 Harrisburg Hammerheads
1995 Omaha Racers
1996 CB Peñas Huesca
Career highlights and awards
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Stats at Basketball Reference

James Randall "Randy" Allen (born January 26, 1965) is an American former professional basketball player.

A 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) forward from Florida State University, Allen was never drafted by an NBA team but did manage to play two years in the league from 1988 to 1990 with the Sacramento Kings. On October 1, 1990, Allen signed a two-year deal with the Denver Nuggets, but was released after the hiring of head coach Paul Westhead. He was then signed by the Chicago Bulls on October 7, 1993, but was placed on waivers 10 days after signing. In his NBA career, Allen played in 70 games and scored a total of 252 points. Randy has two sons, Adam Allen and Brandon Allen. Adam played basketball and baseball for the University of Florida. Brandon Allen played professional baseball in the San Francisco Giants organization before joining the Florida State Seminoles men's basketball team.


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