Walter Ray Allen was born July 20, 1975. His jumper has improved significantly since then. Ray was the first player in the University of Connecticut men's basketball history to be named All-American status as only a sophomore. Ray was a contender in the nation's top ten pre season Naismith National Player of the year. He was the first player to pass the 1000 point at the University of Connecticut (UConn) as a sophomore. Ray Allen helped lead the US to the gold medal at the World University Games in 1995.Many memorable Ray Allen moments, but most fans probably would place the awkward game-winner against Georgetown in the 1996 Black Entertainment Television (BET) title game at the top of the list. Following in second in Ray’s greatest moments, is the thirteen longest seconds in the University of Connecticut (UConn) history. Remember that Ricky and Kirk combined for 20 of UConn's last 22 points in that game. UC trailed by 11 with 5.5 minutes to go when Travis fouled out. Georgetown didn't score again. Ray loves the game of basketball. But he knows there is more to life than slam dunks and no-look passes. That's what makes Ray different. There's nothing more important to Ray than his daughter, Tierra. Her future means the world to him. Flora Allen is Ray's advisor, confidante, and friend. She's also Ray's mother and his moral compass in life. The Ray of Hope Foundation, managed by Flora Allen, represents Ray's commitment to the young people and the well-being of the community. Through the Ray Allen Enterprises, Ray has entered into a number of endorsement agreements, including Nike and Schick. He also has contracts with Ambassador Limousine, Scoreboard, Genuine Article and Fleet/Skybox. Other entrepreneurial ventures include Slamma Jamma/Ray Allen Scoring Camps planned throughout Connecticut. Catch Ray in his first movie role co-starring with Denzel Washington in Spike Lee's new hit film, He Got Game. Ray is 6th on the 50 greatest players from the east. Ahead of 10th place Allen Iverson. Ray Allen.