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McClymonds High School.
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Joe Ellis
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He played eight seasons in the National Basketball Association all for the Warriors franchise. The first five seasons were with the then San Francisco Warriors and the last three when the franchise relocated to Oakland and became the Golden State Warriors. In two years of varsity play he was chosen to the All Tournament Team and in his senior year was named the All Tournament Most Valuable Player.
He was also selected to the All City Teams and in 1962 was named the Northern California Player of the year.
Ellis attended the University of San Francisco from 1962-1966. He was one of four juniors chosen in 1965 to represent the United States in the World Games.
He was selected by the San Francisco Warriors in the second round (13th pick overall) of 1966 National Basketball Association Draft. The 6"6", 175 lbs forward held double-figure scoring averages in three successive seasons and in his most productive season (1969-1970) averaged 15.8 points per game and totaled over 1200 points.
Married with three children, he resides in the Bay Area and operates JoeEllis.Org/ISC Perfect Shot Skills Development.
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Joe Ellis is a member of the University of San Francisco Hall of Fame and in 2006 was named one of 50 Legends of the Hilltop.
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