ANDERSON, S.C. – Anderson University head men's basketball coach Jeff Brookman has announced that Gage Ellis (Greenville, S.C.) has signed a national letter of intent to play for the Trojans next season.
"I am excited to welcome Gage back home," said Brookman. "He has played with and competed against the best talent in the country over the past two seasons under Coach McCann at Palm Beach State College as well as dating back to his time at Legacy Charter High School under head coach BJ Jackson."
Ellis is a 6-foot-3, 180-pound combo guard that helped lead Head Coach Martin McCann's Palm Beach State Panthers (NJCAA) to a 49-14-overall over the past two seasons, including a 25-6 mark during the 2016-17 campaign.
"Gage has the ability to play all three guard spots," added Brookman. "His skill set fits perfectly with what we attempt to accomplish on both ends of the court. Gage is a great kid that will represent Anderson University the right way. We are excited that he and his family have decided to become Trojans."
Ellis earned Second-Team All-Southern Conference honors each of the last two seasons, while averaging 9.7 points per game two seasons ago on the strength of 50.2 percent shooting from the field, including 39.4% from beyond the arc. He also averaged 2.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game as a freshman. Last season, Ellis netted 10 points per game, while shooting 52.4 percent from the field and 39.2 percent from long range. He pulled down 2.8 rebounds and dished out three assists per game last season.
"The Anderson basketball program just added a proven winner and a young man of high character in Gage Ellis," said McCann. "Gage is a versatile player than can play multiple positions and score in a variety of ways. Our coaching staff is very happy for Gage as he joins a tremendous program in a competitive conference, where his family and friends can see him compete on a regular basis."
