Personal

Born April 1983 in La Mirada, Calif. ... parents are Rod and Bobbi Allen ... served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Pocatello, Idaho ... enjoys ping pong, going to the beach, surfing, hiking, camping and traveling ... biology major.

Before BYU

Played freshman year at Mt. San Antonio College for Ursula Little ... was second-team all-conference and team captain ... played sophomore year at Golden West College for Tim Johnson and Steve Uchytil ... named first-team all-conference and team player of the year ... earned three letters in volleyball at Los Altos High School playing for Dana Brega ... first-team all-league three times and CIF honorable mention as a senior ... lettered three years in basketball ... first-team all-league twice in basketball.