Ellis Swipes MSC Defensive Player of the Week Honors

LEBANON, Tenn.--Cumberland junior guard Kenny Ellis earned Mid-South Conference Men's Basketball Defensive Player of the Week honors after totaling nine steals, 19 rebounds and one block across two games for the Phoenix.

The Mt. Juliet, Tenn., native averaged 4.5 steals and 9.5 rebounds per game, collecting 17 of his 19 rebounds on the defensive glass. Ellis also contributed 12.0 points and 7.5 assists per contest as Cumberland split its two matchups.

Ellis opened the week with four steals and nine rebounds in Cumberland's 93-90 loss at Union Commonwealth on Oct. 28. He added 13 points and seven assists while playing 45 minutes, securing seven defensive rebounds.

In the Phoenix's 77-64 home victory over Brescia on Oct. 30, Ellis recorded five steals and one block while grabbing 10 rebounds, all on the defensive end. He finished with an 11-point, 10-rebound double-double and dished out eight assists to help Cumberland earn the win.

Ellis finished the week with 24 points and 15 assists in 83 minutes, recording at least four steals and nine rebounds in both games.

This is Ellis second Mid-South Conference Player of the Week this season and his first defensive award after winning the offensive award last week. Malik Currie earned Mid-South's first Defensive Player of the Week award.

The Phoenix will be back in action on Thursday as they welcome Mobile to the Dallas Floyd Phoenix Arena.

Print Friendly Version

Players Mentioned

#13 Malik Currie: F; 6' 7"; Sophomore

#1 Kenny Ellis: G; 6' 1"; Junior

Players Mentioned

#13 Malik Currie
: 6' 7"; Sophomore
: F

#1 Kenny Ellis
: 6' 1"; Junior
: G

Players Mentioned

#13 Malik Currie

#1 Kenny Ellis

Players Mentioned

#13 Malik Currie

#1 Kenny Ellis