Melvin Anderson Ely is an American former professional basketball player who used to be an assistant coach for the Canton Charge of the NBA G League.
12 Facts About Melvin Ely
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Melvin Ely led his Wildcats to a second-place finish in 1995 and 1996 and third-place in 1997.
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In 2007, Melvin Ely was voted one of the "100 Legends of the IHSA Boys Basketball Tournament", recognizing his superior performance in his appearances in the tournament.
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Under the guidance of coach Jerry Tarkanian at Fresno State, Melvin Ely led the Bulldogs to two NCAA tournament appearances in 2000 and 2001.
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Melvin Ely won the WAC Player of the Year award in two consecutive seasons in 2001 and 2002.
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Melvin Ely played only 6 games for the Spurs, averaging 3.2 points and 2.3 rebounds per game.
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Melvin Ely did not play for the Spurs in the playoffs yet he still won the championship ring.
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In 2012, Melvin Ely signed with the Brujos de Guayama of Puerto Rico.
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On October 27,2012, Melvin Ely signed with the Dallas Mavericks along with guard Chris Douglas-Roberts.
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On February 3,2014, Melvin Ely was named to the Prospects All-Star roster for the 2014 NBA D-League All-Star Game.
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In September 2014, Melvin Ely signed a one-year deal with the Gunma Crane Thunders of the Japanese bj league.
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On November 2,2017, Melvin Ely was Inducted in to the Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame with some of his 2005 Fresno State teammates in attendance.