Wayne Ellington

Basketball player and coach

Wayne Ellington - Basketball player and coach
Born

November 29th, 1987
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at the University of North Carolina, contributing to a national championship in 2009. Drafted into the NBA in 2009 and played for multiple teams, including the Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, and Los Angeles Lakers. Achieved a career-high scoring average during his time in the league. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, focusing on skill development for younger players.

Winning the NCAA Championship in 2009

Playing for numerous NBA teams

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