Wayne Ellington recalls 2009 Final Four memories

Posted Apr 4, 2014
The only member of the Dallas Mavericks who has any college basketball bragging rights is Wayne Ellington. The 6-4 guard was the star of the show when North Carolina defeated Michigan State 89-72 in the 2009 NCAA championship game. He’s the only member of the Mavs who has won an NCAA championship, and he’s relishing in the moment of those memories. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

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