The MSU men’s basketball team added another recruit for next year’s class, as 6-foot-4 shooting guard Alvin Ellis III signed with MSU on Wednesday afternoon.
Ellis, originally a Minnesota recruit before Tubby Smith was fired earlier this month, is the second recruit for the 2013 class, with the other being 6-foot-9 power forward Gavin Schilling. The two previously were high school teammates at Chicago De La Salle in the 2011-12 season, before Schilling transferred to basketball powerhouse Findlay Prep (Nev).
The Ellis signing adds more offense for the Spartans, as he shot 40 percent from behind the 3-point arc the last two seasons, according to head coach Tom Izzo. Last season, only sophomore guard Travis Trice and freshman guard Gary Harris shot above 40 percent from 3-point land.
Ellis averaged 20 points, six rebounds and four assists during his senior year.
This signing also makes Ellis the ninth guard listed for next year’s roster.
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