Nittany Lions Sign Experienced Guard Thomas AllardNittany Lions Sign Experienced Guard Thomas Allard

Nittany Lions Sign Experienced Guard Thomas Allard

Allard comes to Penn State as an accomplished graduate transfer

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Peter and Ann Tombros Endowed Head Coach Mike Rhoades has announced the signing of accomplished guard Thomas Allard ahead of the 2026-27 Penn State men’s basketball season. Allard, an experienced backcourt player with a winning pedigree, comes to Penn State as a graduate transfer for his final season of eligibility.

 

Thomas Allard

6-7 | Guard | Suwanee, Ga. | North Gwinnett High School/Lincoln Memorial/Alabama-Huntsville

  • Played 2025-26 season at Alabama-Huntsville, serving as a key player in the Chargers’ run to the NCAA Division II Sweet 16. Averaged 13.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game while starting 32 games for Alabama-Huntsville. Tallied 24 double-digit scoring games, including season-best 31-point effort on Nov. 15.
  • Spent three collegiate seasons at Lincoln Memorial University, helping the Railsplitters to three-straight NCAA Division II Tournament appearances.
  • Averaged 8.0 points and 3.8 rebounds per game in 22 appearances during 2024-25 season, while shooting 48.4 percent from the field and 43.3 percent from 3-point range.
  • Appeared in 19 games during 2023-24 season at Lincoln Memorial, averaging 3.7 points and 2.1 rebounds per game.
  • Utilized the 2022-23 season as a redshirt year at Lincoln Memorial.

“Thomas has the ability to impact the game in multiple ways with his positional size, shooting ability and a high basketball IQ. His maturity, production and winning experience will benefit us immediately. We’re excited to welcome Thomas to the Penn State basketball family!”

Head Coach Mike Rhoades
Thomas Allard Signed