Rebecca Allen
Australian basketball player
Born
November 6th, 1992
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Played professional basketball primarily in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and in various leagues internationally. Represented Australia in international competitions, including the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup and the Olympic Games. Contributed to the success of her teams through strong performances both offensively and defensively.
Competed in the WNBA with the New York Liberty
Represented Australia in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Participated in the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup
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