4/10/08

RIDGELAND'S T.J. ALLEN PICKS NORTHEAST

BOONEVILLE, Miss.-- Northeast Mississippi Community College head men's basketball coach David Robbins added another magnolia state standout to his list of 2008 signees, when T.J. Allen (Ridgeland) inked with the Tigers.

Allen averaged 13.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.0 steals, and 1.3 assists for Coach Roderick Davidson's Titans this past season.

"T.J. has a lot of ability on the perimeter," said Robbins, "but his size (6'3) and athletic ability makes him a player that can take the ball to the goal and rebound. T.J. is a winner and we're tickled that he chose Northeast."

As a senior, Allen led his Ridgeland team to a 28-11 record including a No. 5 ranking in the final Clarion-Ledger poll. The Titans lost to eventual state-champion New Hope in the 4-A semifinal round of the MHSAA State Tournament in Jackson.

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