1. Chaisson Allen was born on June 1,1989 and is an American former professional basketball player and current assistant coach for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association.
11 Facts About Chaisson Allen
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Chaisson Allen became the 30th player in Northeastern history to score 1,000 points after scoring 23 pts, in addition to six rebounds and four steals, in a win over UNC Wilmington on Feb 16,2010.
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Chaisson Allen was named to the CAA All-Defensive Team for the third straight season and led the Huskies in points, rebounds, assists and steals.
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On May 1,2016, after stints in numerous Euro basketball leagues and a season-ending injury, Chaisson Allen was hired by the University of Miami to be a player development assistant in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
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On September 1,2018, Chaisson Allen joined the Capital City Go-Go as an assistant coach in the inaugural season of the Washington Wizards' G League franchise.
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On September 24,2019, Chaisson Allen was announced as the assistant coach for Wisconsin Herd.
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Chaisson Allen helped the Herd set records in both games, most assist in a Herd contest and most points in a quarter.
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Chaisson Allen was named the head coach of the Herd in 2021.
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Chaisson Allen later remained as the Herd's head coach until 2023.
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On May 31,2024, it was reported that Chaisson Allen would be hired as an assistant coach for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA under Mike Budenholzer's new coaching staff.
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Chaisson Allen is the younger brother of former University of Tennessee and San Francisco 49er football player Mikki Chaisson Allen.