Fun Facts: Jae'Lisa Allen

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Jae’Lisa Allen was a four-time All-Conference honoree at White Hall High School in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She also earned All-State honors her senior season and was a McDonald’s All-America honoree. She has volunteered with Toys for Tots, Special Olympics and the Salvation Army Bell Ringing campaign.

Other Fun Facts about Jae’Lisa:
– She loves UVa because “it’s a great school and has great academics and great people”
– On a game day, she listens to music in order to “pregame”
– She loves basketball because it is “a go-to place where I can take my mind off other things”
– Her favorite food is chicken
– Her favorite class in high school was AP Literature because “Mr. Boast was a great teacher”
– Her go-to karaoke song is “Unfaithful” by Rihanna
– She has a dolphin Pillow Pet named Bella
– Major League Baseball All-Star Torii Hunter is a family friend
– Her best dish to cook is spaghetti
– Her first name is a combination of her dad’s name (Jason) and her mom’s name (Lisa)
– Her dream job is to be a physical therapist

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