Rebecca Allen has announced her retirement from professional basketball at the age of 33, bringing a close to an international career that spanned the WNBA, European club competitions, and the Australian national team.
1,301 points and 221 triples across 107 matches in Valencia
During her two stints with Valencia Basket, the Australian forward established herself as a central figure in the club’s rise within Spanish basketball. Records from her time with the taronja side show she appeared in 107 matches, scoring 1,301 points and converting 221 three-pointers. That perimeter volume made her the team’s all-time leading three-point scorer at the time of her departure, alongside 87 blocks and 145 steals.
Allen first arrived in Valencia ahead of the 2020-21 season following a stint with Polish club Arka Gdynia and her experience with the New York Liberty in the WNBA. Her shooting range and defensive versatility immediately translated to the Spanish League, helping secure three titles in 2021: the EuroCup Women, the Supercopa LF Endesa, and the SuperCup Women.
Injury setbacks and a second stint in Spain
Following a contract renewal for the 2022-23 campaign, Allen sustained an injury during the World Cup with Australia. Rehabilitation kept her sidelined, after which she spent time with the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA before returning to Valencia in October 2023. She debuted in her second spell during an EuroLeague Women victory against AZS UMCS Lublin.
That return proved short-lived. In December 2023, Allen requested the termination of her contract with Valencia Basket unexpectedly. She later cited “salud mental” (mental health) reasons in statements published on her social media channels, ending her second period with the club amid a dip in her on-court output compared to her initial campaign.
Eleven seasons and 289 regular-season games in the WNBA
The retirement decision also puts an official stamp on Allen’s longevity in the United States. In August 2026, the veteran confirmed that her campaign with the New York Liberty would be her last, concluding an eleven-season WNBA career encompassing 289 regular-season appearances.
Her footprint extends across multiple continents, having balanced WNBA commitments with European EuroLeague campaigns and senior duties for the Australian national team. The conclusion of her playing days marks the end of an era for a player who helped anchor the foundational years of Valencia Basket’s modern trophy cabinet.
