Wayne Ellington 'Happy, Relieved' to Be Picked
Posted Jun 26, 2009
Wayne Ellington first had to watch Episcopal Academy co-star Gerald Henderson and a pair of UNC teammates, Tyler Hansbrough and Ty Lawson, learn of their respective NBA destinations. The grueling wait also included Ellington, a standout wing guard for three seasons at UNC, standing in nervous anticipation before his hometown 76ers took a pass on him at pick No. 17 and instead selected UCLA freshman guard Jrue Holiday.
(American Chronicle)
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