Even the EuroLeague is seeing talent depart for the NCAA! What was rumored weeks ago is now official: Quinn Ellis will be playing in the NCAA next season. The British basketball prodigy has officially joined St. John’s University in New York.
While rumors prior to the official announcement suggested a contract around $5 million, this figure has not yet been confirmed. Nevertheless, this is a typical amount that American universities spend to attract talented young Europeans. This season, the guard averaged 8.2 points and 4.5 assists per game in the EuroLeague with Milan.
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Original French: Même l’Euroleague perd des talents au profit de la NCAA ! C’était déjà évoqué il y a quelques semaines, c’est désormais officiel, Quinn Ellis va évoluer en NCAA la saison prochaine. Le prodige du basket britannique a officiellement rejoint l’université de St John’s, dans l’état de New York.
Paraphrased & Translated to English: The NCAA is attracting talent from the EuroLeague as well! Following weeks of speculation, it’s now confirmed that Quinn Ellis will be playing college basketball next season. The highly touted British basketball talent has officially committed to St. John’s University, located in New York.
Original French: Si les rumeurs précédant l’officialisation parlaient d’un contrat avoisinant les 5 millions de $, ce montant n’a pas encore été confirmé. Il s’agit en tout cas du tarif habituel que déboursent les universités américaines pour attirer de bons jeunes européens. Cette saison, l’arrière tournait à 8,2 points et 4,5 passes décisives en C1 avec Milan.
Paraphrased & Translated to English: Although pre-announcement rumors pointed to a deal close to $5 million, this figure has yet to be officially verified. However, this is a common sum that U.S. universities invest to recruit promising young European players. This past season, the shooting guard posted averages of 8.2 points and 4.5 assists in the top European club competition with Milan.
