Summer brings a wave of Allen Community College women’s basketball players departing for four-year universities after successful stints as Lady Red Devils.
Britney Schroer, Clara Romero, Naomi Smith, Shade Richardson and Skyler Evans will all move on.
“This is why they came to Allen, to play college basketball and have a chance to be recruited to the university level,” Allen head coach Leslie Crane said. “Although they will be missed and hard to replace, we wish them all the best and look forward to seeing their success in the future.”
Schroer has chosen to continue her academic and college basketball career at York College in Nebraska. 
She originally started out at Barton County Community College and suffered an injury her first semester at Allen. The York commit averaged 10 points per game this past season. She started in 23 games playing an average of 12.9 minutes per game.
“Britney was a very mobile and hard post player to guard,” said Crane. “She had many weapons to use to score and she was a calculating player as she would expose the opponent’s weaknesses expertly. Britney will excel at York both academically and on the court. Her commitment and love for basketball and life will carry her far.”
Romero also made it official by signing to attend York College.
A native of Spain, Romero was the first international player to join the Lady Red Devil program. She averaged seven points and five rebounds per game through her two seasons at Allen.
“Clara was willing to do what needed to be done to help the team win. She was a starter, came off the bench, played the toughest post defense and no matter what she was always around the ball to secure the rebound,” Crane said. “She will excel at York and bring this same intensity and commitment to their program.”
Smith signed to the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Ark. 
She was a two-year starter at Allen and averaged 10 points and seven rebounds per game. Smith was one of four returning freshmen this past season and earned All-Jayhawk Conference honors as well as being named Allen’s Female Athlete of the Year.
“No matter who we played, Naomi was always ready to knock down the important shot, find the open post player, steal the ball in front of our press or secure the final rebound to win the game,” said Crane. “Naomi is dedicated, loves the game and has an outstanding basketball IQ that will ensure her success on the court.”
Richardson inked her name to Oklahoma Wesleyan University.
Born and raised in Lauderdale Lakes, Fla., Richardson played for Eastern Nazarene College in Massachusetts prior to Allen. She served as ACC’s point guard on both sides of the ball and averaged nine points and three steals per game.
Richardson was also tabbed as the Defensive Player of the Year in the Jayhawk Conference.
