James Allen of Phoenix Swimming Signs With Massachusetts

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James Allen of Phoenix Swimming in Massachusetts plans on swimming close to home for college. Allen signed his National Letter of Intent to join the University of Massachusetts – Amherst next school year.

Allen’s strengths in the butterfly events make him a prized recruit for the Minutemen, who will lose their top 200-yard butterflyer in senior Hao Luong. Allen’s 1:50.82 200-yard fly is only a half second off of Luong’s top time from last season. Allen also adds a 49.69 100-yard fly to his arsenal, which would have been the fastest time at UMass last season.

In the IM races, Allen finds himself in UMass’s top ten in the 200-yard and 400-yard IM. His 1:56.35 200 IM ranks 10^th and his 4:05.56 400 ranks fourth. Allen also provides a serviceable 47.09 100-yard free, which could come in handy for relays.

In long course, Allen’s times stand at 58.09 in the 100-meter fly, 2:10.87 in the 200-meter fly, 2:13.53 in the 200-meter IM, and 4:47.77 400-meter IM.

UMass is the defending Atlantic 10 champion and hope Allen can contribute to another championship season.

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