League Big East Conference College Marquette (Commit) Weight 111 kg Nationality American Name Henry Ellenson Education Marquette University | Role Basketball Player Position Forward Listed weight 245 lb (111 kg) Height 2.08 m | |
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Born January 13, 1997 (age 27)
Rice Lake, Wisconsin ( 1997-01-13 ) High school Rice Lake (Rice Lake, Wisconsin) Siblings Wally Ellenson, Ella Ellenson, Ellwood Ellenson Parents John Ellenson, Holly Ellenson | ||
Listed height 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) | ||
Marquette basketball newcomers 2015 16 henry ellenson
Henry Ellenson (born January 13, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played one season of college basketball for Marquette before being drafted 18th overall by the Pistons in the 2016 NBA draft.
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- Marquette basketball newcomers 2015 16 henry ellenson
- Jimmy butler goes 1 on 1 with henry ellenson 2016 nba draft lottery pick 16nbaclh
- High school career
- Career highlights and awards
- College career
- Detroit Pistons 2016present
- Personal life
- References
Jimmy butler goes 1 on 1 with henry ellenson 2016 nba draft lottery pick 16nbaclh
High school career
Ellenson played basketball at Rice Lake High School, where he also competed in track and field (high jump and discus). In August 2014, Ellenson was a member of the United States' National Team at the 2014 FIBA Under-17 World Championship in Dubai, scoring 21 points in the quarterfinal game with China.
As a freshman in 2011–12, Ellenson averaged 12.0 ppg., 7.0 rpg., 1.5 apg. and 1.5 bpg. As a sophomore in 2012–13, Ellenson averaged 21.5 ppg., 11.8 rpg., 3.5 apg. and 1.8 bpg.
Career highlights and awards
College career
During his only season at Marquette, Ellenson averaged a near-double-double with 17 points and 9.7 rebounds per game, with 1.8 assists and 1.5 blocks in 33.5 minutes of action over 33 games. As a result, he earned All-Big East First Team, Big East All-Freshmen Team, and Big East Freshman of the Year honors.
On April 5, 2016, Ellenson declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his final three years of college eligibility.
Detroit Pistons (2016–present)
On June 23, 2016, Ellenson was selected by the Detroit Pistons with the 18th overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft. On July 19, he signed his rookie scale contract with the Pistons. On October 26, he made his professional debut in a 109–91 loss to the Toronto Raptors, recording two rebounds in two minutes off the bench. During his rookie season, Ellenson has had multiple assignments with the Grand Rapids Drive, the Pistons' D-League affiliate.
Personal life
The son of John and Holly Ellenson, he has two brothers and one sister. His father played two seasons (1986-88) of basketball at Marquette while his brother, Wally, was a member of the men's basketball and track & field teams there.
Henry is adoptive father to Ruth Ellenson, his cat. Ruth's siblings include Lou and Milly, who currently reside in Rice Lake. He is a liberal democrat.
