Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Grayson Allen

How Grayson Allen built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Grayson Allen is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. He played college basketball at Duke University, winning a national championship in 2015 and being recognized as one of Duke's best players of the 2010s. Drafted 21st overall in 2018 by the Utah Jazz, he also played for the Memphis Grizzlies and Milwaukee Bucks before joining the Suns in 2023.

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2014: McDonald's All-American

In 2014, Grayson Allen was selected as a McDonald's All-American out of Providence School in Jacksonville, Florida.

April 7, 2015: NCAA Championship Victory

On April 7, 2015, Grayson Allen helped Duke to victory in the NCAA championship game, scoring 16 points.

2015: NCAA national championship

During his four seasons at Duke, Allen played in 15 NCAA tournament games, helping the Blue Devils win the 2015 NCAA national championship.

2015: Outstanding Offensive Player

During the 2015 season, Allen averaged 21 points per game and shot 41% from three-point range, establishing himself as one of the best offensive players in the ACC.

November 12, 2016: Win over Grand Canyon

On November 12, 2016, Grayson Allen scored 25 points and had 10 rebounds in a 96-61 win over Grand Canyon.

November 29, 2016: Win against Michigan State

On November 29, 2016, Grayson Allen scored 24 points and had 4 assists in a 78-69 win against Michigan State.

December 10, 2016: Victory over UNLV

On December 10, 2016, Grayson Allen tallied 34 points in a 94-45 victory over UNLV.

2016: Averaged 14.5 points per game

During the 2016-2017 season, Allen averaged 14.5 points per game and shot 36.5% from three-point range.

2016: All-America and Academic All-America honors

In 2016, Allen earned All-America and Academic All-America honors, becoming the sixth Blue Devil to receive both honors in the same season.

January 4, 2017: Returns to Play After Suspension

On January 4, 2017, Grayson Allen returned to play after serving a one-game suspension.

January 28, 2017: Win Against Wake Forest

On January 28, 2017, Grayson Allen scored 19 points in an 85-83 win against Wake Forest.

January 30, 2017: Victory over Notre Dame

On January 30, 2017, Grayson Allen scored 21 points and had 5 assists in an 84-74 victory over Notre Dame.

February 4, 2017: Win against Pittsburgh

On February 4, 2017, Grayson Allen scored 21 points in a 72-64 win against Pittsburgh.

February 9, 2017: Win over North Carolina

On February 9, 2017, Grayson Allen scored 25 points and had 3 assists in an 86-78 win over rival North Carolina.

April 18, 2017: Returned to Duke for Senior Season

On April 18, 2017, it was announced that Grayson Allen would return to Duke for his senior season, and he was restored as team captain.

November 14, 2017: Win against Michigan State

On November 14, 2017, Grayson Allen scored 37 points in an 88-81 win against Michigan State.

November 29, 2017: Victory over Indiana

On November 29, 2017, Grayson Allen scored 21 points in a 91-81 victory over Indiana.

December 2, 2017: Win against South Dakota

On December 2, 2017, Grayson Allen scored 25 points and had 3 rebounds in a 96-80 win against South Dakota.

December 30, 2017: Win over Florida State

On December 30, 2017, Grayson Allen scored 22 points and had 3 rebounds in a 100-93 win over Florida State.

2017: Averaged 14.5 points per game

During the 2016-2017 season, Allen averaged 14.5 points per game and shot 36.5% from three-point range. Duke reached the second round of the NCAA tournament.

June 21, 2018: Drafted by Utah Jazz

On June 21, 2018, Grayson Allen was selected with the 21st overall pick by the Utah Jazz in the 2018 NBA draft.

2018: Drafted by Utah Jazz

In 2018, Grayson Allen was drafted as the 21st overall pick in the NBA draft by the Utah Jazz.

April 10, 2019: Career-High 40 Points

On April 10, 2019, Grayson Allen scored a career-high 40 points with seven rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block in a 137–143 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

July 6, 2019: Traded to Memphis Grizzlies

On July 6, 2019, Grayson Allen was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies alongside Jae Crowder, Kyle Korver, the draft rights to Darius Bazley, and a future first-round pick in exchange for Mike Conley.

July 2019: Traded to Memphis Grizzlies

In July 2019, Grayson Allen was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies.

August 5, 2020: Season-High 20 Points

On August 5, 2020, Grayson Allen scored a season-high 20 points and logged a career-high six 3-pointers in a 115–124 loss to the Utah Jazz.

December 16, 2020: Team Option Exercised

On December 16, 2020, the Memphis Grizzlies announced that they had exercised their team option on Grayson Allen for the 2021–22 season.

March 27, 2021: Career-High Four Steals

On March 27, 2021, Grayson Allen recorded a career-high four steals in a 110–126 loss to the Utah Jazz.

August 7, 2021: Traded to Milwaukee Bucks

On August 7, 2021, Grayson Allen was traded by the Grizzlies to the Milwaukee Bucks for Sam Merrill and two future second-round draft picks.

August 2021: Traded to Milwaukee Bucks

In August 2021, Grayson Allen was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks.

April 22, 2022: Playoff Career-High 22 Points

On April 22, 2022, during Game 3 of the first round of the playoffs, Grayson Allen scored a then-playoff career-high 22 points in a 111–81 win over the Chicago Bulls.

January 4, 2023: Game-Winning Shot Against Raptors

On January 4, 2023, Grayson Allen scored 16 points, including a game-winning three-point shot, during a 104–101 overtime win over the Toronto Raptors.

September 2023: Traded to Phoenix Suns

In September 2023, Grayson Allen was traded to the Phoenix Suns.

September 27, 2023: Traded to Phoenix Suns

On September 27, 2023, Grayson Allen was traded to the Phoenix Suns as part of a three-team trade.

January 5, 2024: 31 Points with New Career-High 9 Three-Pointers Made

On January 5, 2024, Allen scored 31 points with a new career-high 9-of-14 three-pointers made in a 113–97 win over the Miami Heat, tying a franchise record.

April 15, 2024: Signed four-year extension with Suns

On April 15, 2024, Allen signed a four-year, $70 million extension with the Suns.

February 7, 2025: Overtime Win Against Utah Jazz

On February 7, 2025, Grayson Allen scored 21 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, and dished out 6 assists in a 135-127 overtime victory against the Utah Jazz. He scored 6 crucial points in the final 4.4 seconds of regulation, including a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to tie the game at 122 and force overtime.

November 10, 2025: Career-High 42 Points and Franchise Record

On November 10, 2025, Grayson Allen achieved a career-high 42 points with 10 three-pointers made in a 121–98 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. His performance set a Suns franchise record for the most three-pointers made in a single game.