Did you know? Allison wears #43, the same number Alison Bales wore at Duke.
“Allison is a fierce competitor
who welcomes changes. She
plays very hard every time she
is on the court.” Coach P
off the basketball court. With a blue-collar work ethic
earned ACC Rookie of the week honors after averag-
representative of the small town in France where she
ing a double-double against Ohio State and USC. The
grew up, Allison has quickly become a presence in the
freshman was solid against #3 Ohio State with a ca-
paint for the Blue Devils. Her best asset in the post is
reer-high 13 points and eight boards. She then earned
her finesse game, says her frontcourt teammate, Krystal
her first career double-double against Southern Cal.
Thomas. “She’s not going to power you down and make
a big power move through a bunch of people. She’s more
Allison reflects on the experience so far, “I’ve been here
of a finesse player.”
only for a short time so far, but for sure I’ve already had
great moments. Playing for Coach P is great. She really
Allison attributes her motivation to her family “who gives
has an amazing impact on the team and with her every-
her a lot of support even if they are far. It gives me a lot
day is about getting better and improving.”
of energy to play as hard as I can every game and try to

be efficient.”
The freshman and her teammates are getting better
everyday. Allison has found a great fit with the Duke
And efficient she has been. Earlier this season, Allison
family, and it all started with an email.
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