Elijah Allen (194-PF-1989, college: NW Missouri St.) is a professional basketball player from Ohio that played at St. Francis de Sales High School and 4 years at Northwest Missouri State University (NCAA2) before heading to Germany in 2012. He began his basketball career with the VfB 1900 Giessen Pointers (Germany-Regionalliga) and then played 2 years with the Licher Basket Baeren (Germany-ProB). He then played 3 years in the Pro A for Gotha, Kirchheim and Tuebingen playing a total of 100 games. He then played with Bochum and Iserlohn in the Pro B and then with Regionalliga 2 team Limburg. Last season he played with at ASC Theresianum Mainz (Germany-Regionalliga). He is also a personal trainer and recently organized the Pro Pathway Tour in Germany. He spoke to germanhoops.com about the tour.

Thanks Elijah for talking to germanhoops.com. Where are you at the moment and how is basketball life treating you?

Hey Miles, thanks for having me. I’m currently on my way to Munich. Last week I was in Switzerland coaching at a basketball camp, and I just finished spending a week working at the NBA Basketball School Camp in Frankfurt. Basketball has been keeping me busy, and I’m grateful to continue growing the game while building relationships throughout Europe.

You recently organized the Pro Pathway Tour in Germany. How did that gig come about for you?

After playing professionally throughout Europe, Joe Asberry and I built a strong network of coaches and organizations. We wanted to create another legitimate opportunity for players to be seen, evaluated, and hopefully signed. That’s what the Pro Pathway Tour is all about.

Your partner Joe Asberry is a former hooper who is an individual trainer and also runs camps. Talk a little about your relationship.

I’ve known Joe for over ten years. We talk almost every day, and we’ve built a relationship based on trust, loyalty, and a shared vision. Having someone who genuinely wants to help players succeed makes working together easy.

Do you feel like your strengths complement each other?

Absolutely. We both came from humble beginnings and worked our way into this basketball world through years of hard work. Neither of us had shortcuts, so if we can make the journey a little easier for someone else, that’s a blessing.

The tour was in many places in Germany. What was your summary?

Overall, it was a success. We prepared well beforehand, which made everything run smoothly. Now comes the hardest partthe waiting game while coaches make their decisions. We’re confident players from this tour will earn opportunities.

Talk a little about how a day went. Was everyone always together?

Not this year. Every player had different travel schedules and personal situations, so we met at the gym locations rather than staying together. Everyone still got the opportunity to compete and be evaluated.

What was your impression of the games?

The competition was good. We played teams like Lich and BBA Hagen, along with other professional-level competition. More importantly, coaches were there watching, which gave players a real opportunity to showcase themselves.

The roster was guard-heavy. As a forward, did you have to change your teaching?

Not at all. Good basketball is good basketball. The fundamentals, decision-making, and habits that help players succeed apply regardless of position.

What gives you the biggest pleasure working with American ballers? You’re used to working with German boys and girls. Do some of these guys have egos that are out of control?

I actually work with American and European professionals, college players, and youth athletes, so my experience isn’t limited to one group. As for this tour, there weren’t any ego issues. The players came to compete, improve, and pursue professional opportunities, and they represented themselves well.

What’s the best advice you give an American trying to play overseas?

Live in the gym and earn every opportunity. Don’t compare your path to someone else’s. Just because a friend plays at a certain level doesn’t mean you’re entitled to that same opportunity. Build your résumé, keep improving, and trust the process.

Was there any player that made an impression on you?

Honestly, they all did in different ways. Every player brought something unique, competed hard, and deserves an opportunity to continue their professional career.

What was your personal highlight of the tour?

Building new relationships. Basketball opens doors, but the people you meet and the relationships you build are what last.

Will there be tours in the future and will you be a part of them?

Absolutely. Joe and I created the Pro Pathway Tour, and we’re already looking forward to building on it. We plan to continue creating opportunities for players in the future.

Do you have additional projects lined up in 2026?

Yes. I’ll be working the Omari Knox Camp, NBA Basketball School Austria, Limburg, along with several other projects that I’ll be announcing soon on Instagram @ProgressYourGame.

Who wins a 1-on-1 in 2026you or Joe Asberry?

(Laughs.) Neither of us. We’re both dealing with injuries these days, so you won’t catch either of us playing one-on-one. Thanks Miles for the interview

Thanks Elijah for your time.