13 Facts About LaPhonso Ellis

LaPhonso Ellis played for 11 years in the National Basketball Association after starring at Notre Dame.

LaPhonso Ellis worked as a broadcaster for ESPN from 2009 to 2023 and now works for the Big Ten Network and Fox and FS1.

In 2007, LaPhonso Ellis was voted one of the "100 Legends of the IHSA Boys Basketball Tournament", recognizing his performance in the Illinois tournament.

Heavily recruited out of high school, LaPhonso Ellis chose to attend the University of Notre Dame.

LaPhonso Ellis set a school record with 200 career blocked shots, becoming the only Notre Dame player to ever lead the team in blocked shots four straight years.

LaPhonso Ellis graduated from Notre Dame on time with a degree in accounting.

LaPhonso Ellis was the fifth overall selection in the 1992 NBA draft, picked by the Denver Nuggets, In his rookie season, he averaged 14.7 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks.

LaPhonso Ellis spent two years with the Hawks before going to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

In 2001, LaPhonso Ellis signed with the Miami Heat, where he retired after the 2003 season.

LaPhonso Ellis played professionally in the NBA from 1992 until 2003.

LaPhonso Ellis's best rebounding season was as a rookie when he averaged 9.1 rebounds per game.

LaPhonso Ellis was a college basketball analyst for ESPN from 2009 until June 2023.

LaPhonso Ellis was mentioned multiple times on the Nickelodeon series The Secret World of Alex Mack.