| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 23, 1986 Monessen, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 135 lb (61 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Monessen (Monessen, Pennsylvania) |
| College | Notre Dame (2004–2008) |
| WNBA draft | 2008: 3rd round, 43rd overall pick |
| Selected by the Sacramento Monarchs | |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 12 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 2008 | Sacramento Monarchs |
| 2008–2009 | Ceyhan Belediye |
| 2009–2012 | Dunav 8806 |
| 2012–2013 | Elitzur Netanya |
| 2012–2014 | BC Levski |
| 2014–2015 | Neftokhimik Burgas |
| 2015–2017 | Montana 2003 |
| As coach: | |
| 2017–2022 | Cal State Fullerton (assistant) |
| 2022–present | Notre Dame (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Charel Allen (born July 23, 1986) is an American former professional basketball guard and current coach. She played high school basketball at Monessen High School, where she was a two-time Associated Press Pennsylvania Class A Player of the Year and finished her high school career as the fifth-leading scorer in state history. She played college basketball for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish from 2004 to 2008 and was a two-time first-team All-Big East Conference honoree. She was the first player in team history to record college career totals of 1,500 points, 500 rebounds, 200 assists and 200 steals.
Allen was selected by the Sacramento Monarchs of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) in the third round of the 2008 WNBA draft. She played in six regular season games and two playoff games for the Monarchs during the 2008 season. She later played professionally overseas in Turkey, Israel, and Bulgaria from 2008 to 2017. She was a five-time Bulgarian Cup champion. After her playing career, Allen has spent time as an assistant women's basketball coach for the Cal State Fullerton Titans and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.