1. Malik Ellison was born on August 17,1996 and is an American professional basketball player for Kauhajoen Karhu of the Korisliiga.
14 Facts About Malik Ellison
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Malik Ellison played college basketball for the St John's Red Storm, the Pittsburgh Panthers, and the Hartford Hawks.
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Malik Ellison missed the beginning of his senior season with a broken tibia, not returning to the court until December 2014.
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Malik Ellison committed to playing college basketball for St John's, choosing the Red Storm over offers from Maryland, Seton Hall, Temple, Xavier and South Carolina.
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Malik Ellison started nine games as a freshman and averaged 7.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.
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Malik Ellison made 16 starts as a junior and averaged 5.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.
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Malik Ellison 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.
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Malik Ellison missed the start of his senior season due to a sprained ankle.
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Malik Ellison was named to the First Team All-America East as well as receiving NABC All-District 1 honors.
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On December 25,2021, Malik Ellison signed a 10-day contract with the Atlanta Hawks but did not appear in a game for the team during this stint.
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On January 4,2022, Malik Ellison was reacquired by the Skyhawks.
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On September 16,2022, Malik Ellison signed with Atlanta, but was waived on October 9.
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On October 30,2023, Malik Ellison joined the Santa Cruz Warriors, but was waived on November 18 without playing for them.
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Malik Ellison is the son of Pervis Malik Ellison, who was the top pick in the 1989 NBA draft.