Finally: Miami’s Wayne Ellington set to play a big postseason role

Posted Apr 13, 2018
The last time Wayne Ellington played meaningful minutes in a postseason game was nine years ago. At the Final Four. Ellington was the Most Outstanding Player of the 2009 NCAA Tournament after leading UNC to the national title. But since turning pro, postseasons have marked the start of vacations for Ellington, who has been in only two NBA playoff games. (Associated Press)

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