After a successful career at Kentucky State University, Allenia Ponder decided to further her coaching and education by joining Georgia State University. She is currently a Graduate Assistant for the women's basketball team.
A native of Marietta, Georgia, Allenia played three seasons at Kentucky State where she earned a degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
PERSONAL: Allenia Zhane Ponder was born September 4, 1998, the daughter of Taneshia Raine ... has an older sibling, Anthony Jennings ... four-year letterwinner at Marietta (GA) High School ... Named to the all-tournament team as a sophomore … Tabbed Defensive Player of the Year as a junior … Second-team all-region honoree her junior season … Registered her 300th career steal as a senior … MVP of her softball team as a sophomore … Blue Devil award winner her senior season for softball … Jumper and Sprinter of the Year for her track team ... Two-time Cobb County long jump winner ...
