Malik Ellison

Malik Ellison (born August 17, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the College Park Skyhawks of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for St. John's, Pittsburgh and Hartford.

Malik Ellison
Ellison in 2017
No. 0 – College Park Skyhawks
PositionShooting guard
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1996-08-17) August 17, 1996
Washington, D.C.
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolLife Center Academy
(Burlington, New Jersey)
College
NBA draft2020 / Undrafted
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021BC Kolín
2021–presentCollege Park Skyhawks
Career highlights and awards

Early life and high school career

Raised in Voorhees Township, New Jersey, Ellison attended Life Center Academy in Burlington.[1] He missed the beginning of his senior season with a broken tibia, not returning to the court until December 2014.[2] In January 2015, Ellison scored 28 points and tallied in a 60-54 win against Orangeville Prep at the Spalding Hoophall Classic.[3] As a senior, he averaged 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists per game. Ellison committed to play college basketball for St. John's, choosing the Red Storm over offers from Maryland, Seton Hall, Temple, Xavier and South Carolina.[1]

College career

Ellison started nine games as a freshman and averaged 7.3 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.[4] As a sophomore, Ellison averaged 7.4 points and 2.5 assists per game. He transferred to Pittsburgh after the season.[5] Ellison made 16 starts as a junior and averaged 5.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.[6] He provided energetic defense on the perimeter but struggled with his shooting, hitting 44.5 percent of his attempts from the floor, and his production declined during Atlantic Coast Conference play. Following the season, he transferred to Hartford as a graduate transfer.[7] Ellison missed the start of his senior season due to a sprained ankle.[8] On January 25, 2020, he scored a career-high 31 points and had 12 rebounds in a 62-48 win over Albany.[9] As a senior, Ellison averaged 18.7 points and 9.7 rebounds per game, and scored in double figures in all but three games. He was named to the First Team All-America East as well as receiving NABC All-District 1 honors.[10]

Professional career

On September 29, 2021, Ellison signed his first professional contract with BC Kolín of the Czech National Basketball League.[11] In October 2021, he joined the College Park Skyhawks of the NBA G League.[12]

Personal life

Ellison is the son of Pervis Ellison, who was the top pick in the 1989 NBA draft. His mother Timi, ran track in college. Ellison's sister Aja played basketball at Maryland and helped the team reach the Final Four. Another sister, Seattle, attended Howard University on a track scholarship.[1]

References
  1. "Catching Up With.....Malik Ellison". Savannah Herald. May 4, 2016. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  2. Johnson, Raphielle (May 1, 2015). "2015 shooting guard Malik Ellison commits to St. John's". NBC Sports. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  3. Halley, Jim (January 18, 2015). "Son of Pervis Ellison not nervous about making a name for himself". USA Today. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  4. Payne, Terrence (September 18, 2016). "St. John's guard nails full-court shot". NBC Sports. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  5. Goodman, Jeff (May 3, 2017). "St. John's guard Malik Ellison transferring to Pittsburgh". ESPN. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  6. Stockey, Andrew (April 3, 2019). "Pitt's Malik Ellison to Transfer". WTAE. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  7. Meyer, Craig (April 3, 2019). "Pitt junior and team captain Malik Ellison to graduate, transfer from the university". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  8. Anthony, Mike (November 5, 2019). "Mike Anthony: Malik Ellison, son of 'Never Nervous Pervis,' possibly the 'bear' Hartford basketball needs". Hartford Courant. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  9. "Ellison scores 31 to lift Hartford over Albany (NY) 62-48". ESPN. Associated Press. January 25, 2020. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  10. "Senior Salute: Malik Ellison". Hartford Hawks. April 14, 2020. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  11. "Ellison Signs with Kolin, Beginning His Pro Career". Eurobasket. September 29, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  12. "11/05/21: Maine Celtics @ College Park Skyhawks". NBA.com. November 5, 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
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