Women’s Basketball head coach Kelly Bond-White has announced that Karris Allen, a junior 6-foot guard transferring from Western Kentucky University, will be joining SIU's 2024 recruiting class as the second signee. Allen played 55 games in two seasons with 12 starts, had a 39% field goal percentage, 35% three-point percentage, and 52 career steals at WKU. She is known for her versatility in playing and guarding multiple positions and is a regional player from Sikeston, Mo., close to SIU. Additionally, she plans to complete her BS in Exercise Science and has applied to SIU's Physical Therapy Assistant program.

By the Numbers
  • Played 55 games in two seasons with 12 starts
  • Shot 39% from the field and 35% from the three-point line
  • Posted a total of 52 career steals
State of Play
  • Karris Allen joins SIU's 2024 recruiting class as the second signee
  • She is a regional player from Sikeston, Mo., close to SIU
Bottom Line

Karris Allen, a versatile guard transferring from Western Kentucky University, brings a valuable skill set to SIU's women's basketball team and demonstrates a strong commitment both on and off the court, aiming to pursue her academic and professional goals at SIU.