Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Here is the detailed information about Lavoy Allen:
Player Profile
- Full Name: Lavoy Allen
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born February 4, 1989
- Hometown: Trenton, New Jersey, USA
- Height: 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm)
- Weight: 255 pounds (116 kg)
- Wingspan: 7 feet 0 inches (213 cm)
- Shoe Size: 15 (US)
- Jersey Number: 50
- Position: Power Forward / Center
- High School: Pennsbury High School, Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania
- College: Temple University
- NBA Draft: 2011, 2nd round, 50th overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers
- Teams Played For:
- Philadelphia 76ers (2011–2014)
- Indiana Pacers (2014–2017)
- Championship Rings: None
- Kids: Lavoy Allen has two children, a son named Kai and a daughter named Lyla.
- Siblings: Lavoy Allen has two brothers, Todd and Maurice Allen.
Player Archetype / Play Style
Lavoy Allen’s player archetype was that of a sturdy, blue-collar interior big: a rebound-first power forward/center who anchored lineups with physicality, defensive discipline, and low-maintenance offense. Defensively, he fit as a positional team defender who protected the paint more with strength, timing, and awareness than sheer explosiveness, which aligned with both his repeated Atlantic 10 All-Defensive recognition and Temple’s elite defensive profile during his years there. Offensively, he was a complementary frontcourt piece rather than a featured scorer, doing his best work as a screener, offensive rebounder, interior finisher, and occasional mid-range release valve instead of a high-usage creator. Physically, Allen brought a strong 6-foot-9, 260-pound frame that helped him hold space inside, absorb contact, and battle on the glass at both ends. Overall, his play style was practical and unselfish: he supplied toughness, rebounding, interior defense, and efficient support play without needing the ball to make an impact. (Basketball Reference)
Sources:
Basketball-Reference — Lavoy Allen Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Sports Reference — Lavoy Allen 2010-11 Game Log
Sports Reference — 2009-10 Temple Owls Men’s Roster and Stats
Sports Reference — Men’s Atlantic 10 Conference All-Freshman Winners