Colorado University Athletics
Introducing Makenzie Ellis, Buffs Basketball Class of '15
Makenzie Ellis, Class of 2015
6-2, Forward, Tulsa, Okla. - Booker T. Washington HS
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12.2 Points Per Game*
6.6 Rebounds Per Game*
2013 Oklahoma Class 6A State Champions
All-State Tournament Team
2013 Jenks Invitational & Super 5 MVP
2014 All-State Honorable Mention
2-Time Lady Jag Classic MVP
2014 U17 National Team Trials
2015 McDonald's All-America Nominee
*Junior Season (2013-14)
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Makenzie Ellis averaged 12.2 points and 6.6 rebounds as a junior in 2013-14, guiding Booker T. Washington High School to a 22-5 record. She earned honorable mention to the?Tulsa WorldGÇÖs?All-State team ? which spans all classifications ? as the Hornets fell just one game short of the 2014 state tournament.
Ellis missed her senior season with a knee injury, but has been cleared to resume her playing career. Despite the injury, she was a 2015 McDonald's All-America nominee.
GÇ£Makenzie is a tough, hard-nosed player who will do whatever is asked of her on the floor,GÇ¥ said CU coach Linda Lappe upon Ellis signing last November. GÇ£She is a good 3-point shooter but is also great around the basket. ?She is an unselfish leader who has the ability to rally the troops and can play multiple positions on the floor. ?She has a great attitude and we think of her as the glue that will really help bond this class (of 2015) with each other and with our team."
Ellis was the lone sophomore starter on Booker T. WashingtonGÇÖs 2013 Class 6A State Championship team. She earned All-State Tournament first team honors as well as regular season MVP awards for the Jenks Invitational, Lady Jag Classic and Super 5.
SheGÇÖs ranked as the 98th best player in the country by?ESPN HoopGurlz, and 15th at her position. Ellis was also selected for the USA Women's U17 National Team Trials in 2014.