10 Questions with Atlanta's Derrick Allen
Allen at the 2019 New York National Tournament
Derrick Allen is entering just his third season of the Ultimate Hoops League in Alpharetta, GA. However, the impact Allen has made after just 32 games is significant. Averaging 23.0 ppg for his career, Allen was also a key contributor on LA KIXX’s National Tournament team in New York in 2019.
Allen and his KIXX team finished the National Tournament with a 3-1 record, losing to the tournament champions FMB in the Final Four. In Alpharetta’s recently completed Fall 2020 season, Allen increased his scoring average to 25.39 ppg. Look for Allen to continue to dominate the backcourt in Atlanta in 2021.
What is your favorite Ultimate Hoops memory?
Playing in the New York National Tourney in 2019, but winning the Atlanta championship is a very close second.
What advice would you give to new players joining the league?
Be ready to have fun but most importantly, be ready to go hard to win.
What is your favorite thing to do away from a basketball court?
I’m always around the game of basketball. So probably passing down my knowledge to younger guys.
What part of your game are you trying to improve?
Continue to be more efficient on the court. That includes, shooting, scoring, assisting, rebounding, and making my teammates better.
What motivates you to #KeepPlaying the game?
My competitive nature has always driven me.
Favorite Social Media
The greatest song in history is...:
Has to be a song by Tupac. Too many to choose one.
The greatest movie in history is….
Which past or present NBA player would you want on our Ultimate Hoops team?
Michael Jordan...the GOAT
The best player (besides me) in my Ultimate Hoops League is...
John Millsap or Justin Hall, but there are a lot of really good players in the league.
Derrick Allen’s Player Profile.