Former UNC Star Wayne Ellington Enjoying Best Season of NBA Career

Posted Feb 3, 2021
Former North Carolina star Wayne Ellington is playing the best basketball of his career during his 12th season in the NBA. The 2009 National Champion is averaging a career-high 12.5 points per game and is second in the NBA in three-point percentage (50.5%) through 15 games with the Detroit Pistons. "He's a great shooter. He helps our offense flow." (Inside Carolina)

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