Lindsay Allen

Player Information

Lindsay Allen (born March 20, 1995) is an American professional basketball player for the Connecticut Sun of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She played basketball at the University of Notre Dame. Allen was drafted in the second round (14th overall) of the 2017 WNBA draft by the New York Liberty.
Full Name :
Lindsay Allen
Birthdate :
20 March 1995
Birthplace :
Clinton, Maryland, USA
Gender :
Female
Height (cm) :
173
Weight (kg) :
66
Nationality :
United States
Education :
St. John's College HS (Washington, D.C.) (High School), Notre Dame (College)
Career Started :
2017
Notable Achievements :
WNBL champion (2022), WNBL Finals MVP (2022), All-WNBL Second Team (2022), Third-team All-American – AP (2017), ACC Tournament MVP (2017), 2× First-team All-ACC (2016, 2017), McDonald's All-American (2013)
Current Team :
Connecticut Sun
Previous Teams :
New York Liberty (From 2017, To 2017), Las Vegas Aces (From 2018, To 2020), Melbourne Boomers (From 2018, To 2020), Indiana Fever (From 2021, To 2021), Melbourne Boomers (From 2021, To 2022), Minnesota Lynx (From 2022, To 2023), AZS AJP Gorzów Wielkopolski (From 2022, To 2023), Botaş SK (From 2023, To 2025), Chicago Sky (From 2024, To 2024)
Drafted :
2017
Drafted by :
New York Liberty
Active Status :
From - 2017, To - Present
Contract :
Contract Year 2025 to 2027

Biography

Lindsay Allen is a talented WNBA player, renowned for her exceptional playmaking skills. A standout at Notre Dame, she set records as the all-time assist leader for the university and the Atlantic Coast Conference. Drafted 14th in total by the New York Liberty in 2017, Allen has played for multiple teams, demonstrating her versatility and skill. With a growing career, her impact on the court continues to resonate, indicating even more achievements and milestones ahead.

Early Life

Lindsay Allen is a talented basketball player who demonstrated her exceptional skills from a young age. She attended St. John’s College High School in Washington, D.C., where she gained recognition as a McDonald’s All-American in 2013, highlighting her expertise on the court.

Following her successful high school career, Allen played college basketball at Notre Dame, where she made a notable impact by starting all 149 games and becoming the all-time assist leader for both the university and the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

Her collegiate career was marked by an impressive 139-10 record, and she played a vital role in helping the Fighting Irish reach the Final Fours in 2014 and 2015.

Family Life

Lindsay Allen grew up in a supportive family that played an essential role in shaping her athletic aspirations.

With a mother who was a former athlete, Lindsay developed a deep passion for sports, fueled by her family’s encouragement.

Her close-knit family, including her mother, continues to inspire and motivate her as she forges her path in the WNBA, highlighting the importance of their support in her expedition.

Career

Lindsay Allen was drafted 14th in total by the New York Liberty in the 2017 WNBA Draft after a remarkable collegiate career at Notre Dame, where she became the all-time assist leader.

Throughout her professional path, she has played for several teams, including the Las Vegas Aces, Indiana Fever, Minnesota Lynx, Chicago Sky, and currently the Connecticut Sun.

In the 2024 season with the Chicago Sky, she made a notable impact, averaging 6.6 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game while starting in 28 of the 40 games she played.

Allen reached a career milestone by scoring a personal best of 26 points in a game on August 14, 2022, and celebrated her 500th career assist on July 7, 2024.

Known for her exceptional playmaking skills, she ranked third in the WNBA in assist-to-turnover ratio at 3.1 during the 2021 season, highlighting her efficiency and vision on the court.

Net Worth

Lindsay Allen’s estimated net worth is approximately $1 million, primarily derived from her WNBA salary and endorsements.

In her career, she has drawn salaries from different teams, including $120,000 with the Chicago Sky, $110,000 with the Las Vegas Aces, $105,000 with the New York Liberty, $115,000 with the Seattle Storm, and $130,000 with the Phoenix Mercury.

These earnings, along with sponsorships and participation in international leagues during the offseason, contribute to her overall financial standing as a successful athlete.