North Carolina

Commitment Status:Signed LOI

Wayne Ellington

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North CarolinaCOMMITTED (05/23/2005)OfferedNoneJoe Holladay
ConnecticutNoneOfferedNone
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Scouting Report on Wayne Ellington

by Jerry Meyer - 05/02/2005
Both a smooth and explosive athlete, Ellington also has outstanding savvy on the court. Capable of making most any play with the ball, Ellington can both lead a team and carry a team. Projects as a point guard who can score in the NBA.

Jerry Meyer serves as a national scout and recruiting analyst for Rivals.com. He played at Lipscomb University where be became college basketball's all-time career assist leader. Meyer earned Mr. Basketball honors in the state of Tennessee as a high school junior and senior. He has served as an assistant coach at Vanderbilt and also co-authored the book, "Basketball Skills and Drills."

Latest News

Pitt, UCLA make big jumps06/21/2006 Rivals.com College Basketball

We've already given you a couple early looks at what next season's Top 25 might look like, but we really mean it this time. Now that we know for sure who is leaving for the NBA and who is staying in school, we put together yet another 2006 preseason basketball Top 25, and the return of players like UCLA's Arron Afflalo has a significant impact. Check out the complete rankings.

Tournament of Champions Day 3 Recap05/29/2006TarHeelIllustrated.com
Defections alter preseason top 2505/02/2006Rivals.com College Basketball
Researching the Rankings04/18/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Playaz Over Team Philly in Donofrio Semi's04/18/2006VUSports.com
West runs & shoots past East03/30/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
McDonald's third practice breakdown03/28/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
McDonald's All-American Sunday Recap03/27/2006GOAZCATS.com
McDonald's first practice breakdown03/26/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
UNC and OSU combine for 6 All-Americans02/23/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
2006 McDonald's All-Americans02/23/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Nike Hoop Summit roster02/13/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Prime Time Shootout Preview02/10/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Jordan All-American roster02/07/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Ellington shows clutch talent01/19/2006TarHeelIllustrated.com
Fastbreak Friday01/06/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Ellington, Episcopal fall in tourney12/31/2005TarHeelIllustrated.com
Wayne Ellington Q&A and audio12/30/2005TarHeelIllustrated.com
ANI is buzzing on Wednesday evening12/28/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
City of Palms is all Wright12/22/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Two is better than one at City of Palms12/22/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
City of Palms rolls on12/20/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Fastbreak Friday12/16/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
City Search: Philly11/30/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Ellington ready to make it official11/08/2005TarHeelIllustrated.com
Ellington, Evans put on a show09/29/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Eastern events on tap this weekend09/23/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Ellington visits Carolina as commit09/20/2005TarHeelIllustrated.com
Clark sets visit date08/22/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
July Rewind: Shoe camps08/01/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Monday's action from Vegas07/26/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Battle of 5-star guards highights Vegas action07/25/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Ellington aim is sharp in Vegas07/24/2005TarHeelIllustrated.com
Ellington ready for Vegas07/18/2005TarHeelIllustrated.com
Heels recruits update from Adidas07/10/2005TarHeelIllustrated.com
Oden vs. Love highlights afternoon session07/07/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Adidas Superstar camp: Day 207/06/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Opening day at adidas Superstar camp07/05/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Shoe camps jump start busy July07/04/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Durant, Love, Arthur excel at NBPA06/26/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
AMP: Five star ballers debate NBA age limit06/24/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Solid show at NBPA camp06/23/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Ellington ready to play with future teammate06/20/2005TarHeelIllustrated.com
USA White takes the Gold06/12/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Lance Thomas solid before injury in semifinal win06/11/2005GOAZCATS.com
Blue vs. White for Gold at ISI06/11/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Lance Thomas, USA Blue defeat Russia06/10/2005GOAZCATS.com
Oden and Mayo dominate at the ISI06/10/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Lance Thomas impressive in blowout win06/09/2005GOAZCATS.com
More wins for the USA06/09/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
AMP: Class of 2006 Hoops Rankings has new faces06/08/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
USA teams cruise to wins in the ISI06/08/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
AMP: Sneak Peak-2006 Basketball Rankings06/07/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Ellington, Jardine, dominate All-City Classic06/06/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Philly All-City Classic Recap06/05/2005VUSports.com
Redding, Rivera schedule press conferences06/04/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
ACC-elerated recruiting05/31/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Video: Damion James owns the court05/31/2005Rivals.com
TOC scoring leaders05/31/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Bob Gibbons TOC Saturday Notes - Part 105/28/2005VUSports.com
On Ellington: Experts, coach on top player05/25/2005TarHeelIllustrated.com
Video: Wayne Ellington on the court05/25/2005Rivals.com
Ellington announces his new home today05/25/2005TarHeelIllustrated.com
Ellington Makes College Pick05/23/2005NJHoops.com
Tar Heels land another big prospect05/23/2005TarHeelIllustrated.com
Ellington to UNC05/23/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Ellington trims his list to three05/12/2005TarHeelIllustrated.com
Talented 06 prospects highlight Southern05/10/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Dominos falling05/10/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Playaz sweep titles at Southern Invitational05/08/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Southern Invitational starts Friday05/05/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Ott changes plans05/03/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
The Dynamic Duo At The IS805/02/2005VUSports.com
Pettis dominates Coaches vs. Cancer Classic04/29/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
The Philly Guard Class of 200604/28/2005VUSports.com
Stars, sleepers shine in DC04/24/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
East Coast stars headline DC Hoop Fest04/22/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Ellington sets up two visits04/20/2005DeaconsIllustrated.com
Star power is strong at Real Deal on Saturday04/17/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
News and notes from the Hill04/16/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Henderson, Ellington rock the House04/15/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Arkansas tourney is the Real Deal04/14/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Ellington looking at 504/05/2005NJHoops.com
Playaz Spring Fling results/notes04/04/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Playaz Spring Fling Player Notes (Class of 06 Pt1)04/03/2005VUSports.com
Ellington, Evans shine at Playaz04/02/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Playaz Spring Fling Kicks off AAU season03/31/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Heels moving up?03/28/2005TarHeelIllustrated.com
Ellington gives list of eight03/16/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Scouting the Backcourt: Class of 200603/07/2005CatsIllustrated.com
Cats, nation's elite pursuing Ellington03/01/2005CatsIllustrated.com
PrimeTime Shootout Notebook02/16/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Ellington shines at the Prime Time Shootout02/14/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
PrimeTime Shootout Saturday02/14/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Saturday Prime Time Shootout Player Notes02/13/2005VUSports.com
PrimeTime Shootout preview02/11/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Top 2006 guard keeping track of the Illini02/09/2005OrangeandBlueNews.com
Ellington grateful for experience02/02/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Wayne And "G" Take Amar - Two On One!01/24/2005VUSports.com
Inman's Success vs. Philly Duo not a Coincedence01/17/2005ScarletNation.com
Amar Austin's Holiday Hoops Collage Part Two01/05/2005VUSports.com
Amar Austin's Holiday Hoops Collage Part One01/04/2005VUSports.com
Just a Minute with Justin Young: Year end closeout01/01/2005Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Ellington, Zoubek Dominate PBP Holiday Classic12/29/2004Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Ellington is becoming a hot commodity12/07/2004Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Episcopal 65 vs. Abington Friends 61 Player Notes12/01/2004VUSports.com
Junior guard drawing wide spread interest11/14/2004UConnReport.com
Philly guard blowing up; Cats on list10/31/2004CatsIllustrated.com
Stars shine bright at the Eddie Griffin Challenge10/30/2004Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Wayne Ellington a major target for 200610/21/2004TheWolfpacker.com
Audio Interview with 2006 SG Wayne Ellington10/17/2004GOAZCATS.com
Jam Fest MVP planning Big East & ACC visits09/19/2004NJHoops.com
Ellington Gets Major Attention from Wake09/13/2004DeaconsIllustrated.com
Ellington would be great fit for Tar Heels09/09/2004TarHeelIllustrated.com
Rivals.com 2006 basketball rankings08/12/2004Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
2006 Basketball Board: Point Guards08/09/2004Devils Illustrated
Sunday at adidas Super 6407/26/2004Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Adidas Super 64 begins on Thursday07/21/2004Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
2006 Ellington Names Seven07/20/2004Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Playaz Ball Report (Part 1)07/19/2004VUSports.com
Final thoughts from the adidas superstar camp07/12/2004Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Adidas camp heats up on Friday07/10/2004Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
College Coaches Arrive In Atlanta07/09/2004Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
The Future: Time to Get Excited06/04/2004Devils Illustrated
Impressive List for Ellington06/02/2004Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
TOC: 2006 Prospects Shined06/01/2004Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Bob Gibbons TOC - Saturday Player Notes05/30/2004VUSports.com
Bob Gibbons TOC - Friday Night Player Notes05/30/2004VUSports.com
Rivals.com updated 2006 basketball rankings05/27/2004Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Tournament of Champions Preview05/27/2004Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Blatche, Lawson Headline Day Two at Weber04/18/2004Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Conshy: Clark, Ellington, Ayers, Henderson & More04/14/2004VUSports.com
4/6 Action At The Donofrio Classic04/07/2004VUSports.com
Class of '06 Playaz Spring Fling Player Notes04/05/2004VUSports.com
Ellington Ready to Breakout03/04/2004Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
V.I.P. Conversations: Wayne Ellington, Jr. speaks02/24/2004GOAZCATS.com
CN8 Hoop Fest - Notes and Player Evaluations02/16/2004VUSports.com
GA over EA ... Ellington, G, Ayers & Ott in Action02/04/2004VUSports.com
RivalsHoops.com releases Top 50 for 200601/29/2004Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Henderson and Ellington lead EA over The Prep12/23/2003VUSports.com
Henderson Jr. and Ellington Lead EA over GF12/10/2003VUSports.com

Stats
Games
Year RebAsstPts
2005 (Jr.)9.0-21.0
2004 (So.)7.04.018.0