“My Parents Have Always Made Sure I Have an Academic Component in My Life”: WNBA Chicago Sky Star Rebecca Allen

Rebecca Allen has a niece named Harper Emilija Allen, the daughter of her twin brother, Christopher Allen.

July 11, 2026

This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on July 10, 2026

Rebecca Allen, an Australian professional basketball player for the Chicago Sky of the WNBA, continues to thrive in her sports career.

The FIBA World Cup silver medalist, Rebecca Allen, recently delivered an outstanding performance in the Chicago Sky’s 87-76 victory over the Dallas Wings on Thursday, July 10.

Playing 27 minutes, Allen scored a game-high 27 points while contributing 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 blocks.

She shot an impressive 69.2% from the field, 71.4% from three-point range, and 80% from the free-throw line.

With her remarkable performance, Rebecca Allen not only won the hearts of millions but also made her parents and family proud.

Rebecca Kate ‘Bec’ Allen was born on November 6, 1992, in Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia, to parents John and Helen Allen. She has a twin brother named Christopher Allen.

Furthermore, Rebecca Allen, along with her parents and twin brother, moved to Melbourne when she was five years old.

Rebecca Allen often credits her parents, Helen and John, for instilling in her the passion for sports and music from a very young age and guiding her athletic journey.

In an interview, Rebecca stated that while growing up, her parents encouraged her to try ‘a little bit of everything,’ including multiple sports and playing different musical instruments.

She began her sports journey with netball, excelling in basketball and volleyball.

Rebecca further revealed that her father, John Helen, also wanted her to play music, so she tried a whole array of musical instruments; however, that never really worked out for her.

While John and Helen Allen supported and guided Rebecca’s sports journey, they also made sure she focused and excelled in her academics.

“My parents have always made sure I have an academic component in my life. I’m a big believer in having something after basketball. I’m not going to play this forever so that’s why I’m getting my master’s. It’s also good because it provides a break from basketball. I need another dimension because if it’s all just basketball, I go a little bit insane. That’s just my personality.”

Allen earned her master’s in marketing from Deakin University.

Rebecca Allen’s Parents, John and Helen, Maintain a Private Life

Despite being the parents of renowned WNBA player Rebecca, John and Helen Allen prefer to maintain a low profile and haven’t shared much about their professional and personal lives, including details about their family background and ethnicity.

While Rebecca’s father, John, is not active on social media, her mother, Helen’s that she attended Star of the Sea College and O’Neill College, Elsternwick.

Although John and Helen Allen prefer to maintain a private life, Rebecca Allen never misses a chance to share glimpses of her parents and express her love for them on social media.

The Allen family often travels to different places and lives an adventurous life. Rebecca’s Instagram is filled with pictures of her parents and family, where she can be seen hiking with her father.

Recently, on her mother Helen’s 60th birthday in March 2026, Rebecca Allen shared a post on Instagram featuring a beautiful picture of her family with a sweet caption that reads:

“Wholesome family getaway up to Daylesford! ♥️Happy 60th mum…but I won’t lie, little Harper stole the show 🥰”

In Case You Didn’t Know

  • Rebecca Allen joined the NBL commentary team for the 2026-25 season.
  • She began her basketball career in the domestic Women’s National Basketball League playing for Dandenong Rangers in 2009.
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Suruchi is a business management student with a strong passion for writing, particularly when it comes to sports. She loves creating articles and blogs that explore various aspects of the sports world. With a curious mind and a love for both academics and creativity, she constantly seeks to expand her knowledge and share her insights through her writing.

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