Jimmy Allen '93 is entering his first year as Head Men's Basketball Coach at Emory & Henry College and his fourth season overall on staff. Allen returns to his alma mater with 31 years of coaching experience and a career head coaching record of 195-182 in 13 seasons. Allen previously served as an assistant coach for E&H for three seasons (1993-96).

A four-year letterwinner for the Wasps between 1989-93 under legendary head coach Bob Johnson, Allen led the Wasps to four-straight NCAA Division III Tournament berths including a Sweet 16 appearance as a senior. He was inducted into the Emory & Henry Sports Hall of Fame in 2008. Allen received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in accounting from E&H in 1993.

Allen joins the E&H staff after spending the 2023-24 season as the Associate Head Men's Basketball Coach at the University of New Hampshire alongside head coach Nathan Davis who was part of Johnson's staff at Emory & Henry in 1997-98.

Before taking his post on the banks of the Hudson River, Allen led Averett University in Danville, Virginia for six years (2004-10). He was part of a turnaround that saw the Cougars go from 0-25 the year prior to his arrival to three USA South Athletic Conference regular season championships, three tournament titles and three Division III Tournament appearances. In 2006-07 and 2008-09, Averett won both the USA South regular season and tournament crowns in addition to reaching the NCAA Tournament. His 2008-09 squad reached the second round. Over his six years, Allen led the Cougars to a 97-70 overall record.

Allen also had assistant stops beginning at E&H upon his graduation for three years before a six-year stint at the United States Naval Academy. He spent two seasons at Wofford College as an assistant for fellow E&H graduate Mike Young prior to being named the head coach at Averett University in Danville, Virginia.

-5/20/2024