As A Sophomore (2008-09): Played in 13 games … posted 25 points, 25 rebounds … tallied eight points at Philadelphia U. (Jan. 4) … tallied another six points at Caldwell (Dec. 20).
Before Mercy: Earned three varsity letters at Kolbe Cathedral high school as a power forward, playing for coaches John Fhol and C.J. Shamus ... averaged 2.1 points and 2 rebounds per game.

Personal: Born Desentrie O. Allen in Jamaica … son of Dornat and Desentrie Allen … has two siblings, Kassandra Allen (16) and Roland Thomas (30) … a health sciences major … future plans include opening his own physical therapy practice … enjoys video games, bowling, watching tv and hanging out with his friends … denotes Michael Jordan and his mother as the most influential people in his athletic career … spends a lot of his time at the Hudson View Café, his favorite spot on Mercy’s campus.

Off The Court:
Favorite Book: “Gifted Hands” by Ben Carson and Cecil B. Murphy.
Favorite Food: Rice, peas and chicken.
Favorite Movie: “Coming To America.”
Favorite TV Show: “The Game.”