Eastern Michigan Athletics
EMU Basketball Adds Julius Ellerbe to 2023-24 Roster
8/10/2023 12:20:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Junior college transfer set to join the Eagles for the upcoming season
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University men's basketball program has added Julius Ellerbe (Fort Washington, Md./VA Beach Sports Academy/East Central (Miss.) CC) to the 2023-24 roster, Head Coach Stan Heath announced today, Aug. 10. The 6-foot-7 Ellerbe comes to Ypsilanti with two years of eligibility after finishing the 2022-23 season at East Central Community College in Decatur, Miss.
"I am excited to bring Julius on board," Heath said. "He gives us experience at the wing position, is very versatile, and handles the ball very well. He also is a good defender with toughness and we are hopeful he can come in and be an impact player for us."
Ellerbe did it all in his one season with the Warriors, as he posted three triple-doubles and added seven double-doubles in his 21 games played. Averaging 13.9 points, 10.6 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 2.0 steals, Ellerbe opened last season with back-to-back triple-doubles, going for 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in the opener with Wallace-Selma before bettering those numbers against William Carey College with 13 points, 16 boards, and 10 dimes. He also scored in double figures in 17-of-21 games, including back-to-back games scoring 23+, while pulling down at least 10 rebounds in 12 games, five of which saw him swipe 17.
He began his college career at Baton Rouge Community College in Baton Rouge, La., where he spent two seasons with the Bears. The 2020-21 season saw him appear in 15 games and starting six, including the final five games he played. He finished the season averaging 7.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, and posted double-doubles in his final three games, including a 20-point, 15-rebound performance against Copiah-Lincoln. He was limited to just two games in the 2021-22 season before he transferred.
A native of Fort Washington, Md., Ellerbe graduated from VA Beach Sports Academy where he was a two-sport student-athlete, playing both basketball and football. On the hardwood, he was a four-time captain and averaged 20.0 points per game his senior season.
Season Tickets Are On Sale
Season tickets for the upcoming 2023-24 Eastern Michigan University basketball campaign are now on sale! With prices starting at less than $10 per game, the Eagles are ready to take flight inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center. Thanks to your support, average attendance more than doubled from the previous year and we want to see all of you back when we tip-off again in November!
When you return to the GameAbove Center, you will see and feel noticeable improvements to the gameday experience beginning with installation of Wi Fi and upgraded 5G service throughout the arena. In addition, the video board upgrades will be completed to make the in-game atmosphere even better for fans in attendance. And this year, come to games showing your Eastern pride as all fans will receive a free clear tote bag with their purchase of season tickets.
To purchase yours now, visit EMUEagles.com/Tickets or contact the EMU Ticket Office at 734.487.3669.
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For the most up-to-date information on the Eagles, visit EMUEagles.com. Fans can also follow the team on social media, including Twitter (@EMU_MBB) and Instagram (@EMUMBB).
Newcomer Bio
Julius Ellerbe
G • 6-7 • JR
Fort Washington, Md. / Virginia Beach Sports Academy / East Central CC
EMU: 2023-24: Incoming transfer with two years of eligibility.
EAST CENTRAL CC: Played the 2022-23 season with the Warriors in Decatur, Miss., appearing in 21 games and earning a start in 18... Averaged 13.9 points, 10.6 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 2.0 steals per game... Opened his season with back-to-back triple-doubles with 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 105-83 win over Wallace-Selma before dropping 13-16-10 against William Carey... Hit for double-digit scoring in 17 games, including his final 12 appearances... Dropped a career-high 29 points at home against Southwest Mississippi, Feb. 2, shooting 10-of-15 from the floor, while adding seven rebounds and seven assists... Swiped 10+ rebounds in 12 games and ripped down 14+ in five contests... Posted a career-best 17 boards in an 89-87 win over Jones College to go with his 19 points... Finished the season with three triple-doubles and seven double-doubles, one of which included 14 points and 10 assists (at Hinds, Jan. 17).
BATON ROUGE CC: Spent two seasons with the Bears in Baton Rouge, La., after graduating high school... 2021-22: Appeared in two games early in the season, averaging 30.5 minutes per game and 7.5 points per game... 2020-21: Played in 15 games for the Bears and earned a start in six... Worked his way off the bench to start his final five games of the season, averaging over 35 minutes per game played... Finished the year averaging 7.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game... Posted double-doubles in his final three games, posting 10 points and 15 rebounds against Southern University-Shreveport, March 20, 20 points and 12 boards at Copiah-Lincoln CC, March 30, and finishing with 12 points and 10 rebounds at Northeast Mississippi CC.
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from VA Beach Sports Academy... Was a four-year captain for the team and averaged 20.0 points per game his senior season... Also was a member of the football team.
PERSONAL: Full Name: Julius Ellerbe III… Son of Julius Ellerbe Jr. and Dawn Parker… Has one brother, Juwann Parker, and two sisters, Sanaa Ellerbe and Samiyah Ellerbe… Major: Individualized Studies Program.
"I am excited to bring Julius on board," Heath said. "He gives us experience at the wing position, is very versatile, and handles the ball very well. He also is a good defender with toughness and we are hopeful he can come in and be an impact player for us."
Ellerbe did it all in his one season with the Warriors, as he posted three triple-doubles and added seven double-doubles in his 21 games played. Averaging 13.9 points, 10.6 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 2.0 steals, Ellerbe opened last season with back-to-back triple-doubles, going for 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in the opener with Wallace-Selma before bettering those numbers against William Carey College with 13 points, 16 boards, and 10 dimes. He also scored in double figures in 17-of-21 games, including back-to-back games scoring 23+, while pulling down at least 10 rebounds in 12 games, five of which saw him swipe 17.
He began his college career at Baton Rouge Community College in Baton Rouge, La., where he spent two seasons with the Bears. The 2020-21 season saw him appear in 15 games and starting six, including the final five games he played. He finished the season averaging 7.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, and posted double-doubles in his final three games, including a 20-point, 15-rebound performance against Copiah-Lincoln. He was limited to just two games in the 2021-22 season before he transferred.
A native of Fort Washington, Md., Ellerbe graduated from VA Beach Sports Academy where he was a two-sport student-athlete, playing both basketball and football. On the hardwood, he was a four-time captain and averaged 20.0 points per game his senior season.
Season Tickets Are On Sale
Season tickets for the upcoming 2023-24 Eastern Michigan University basketball campaign are now on sale! With prices starting at less than $10 per game, the Eagles are ready to take flight inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center. Thanks to your support, average attendance more than doubled from the previous year and we want to see all of you back when we tip-off again in November!
When you return to the GameAbove Center, you will see and feel noticeable improvements to the gameday experience beginning with installation of Wi Fi and upgraded 5G service throughout the arena. In addition, the video board upgrades will be completed to make the in-game atmosphere even better for fans in attendance. And this year, come to games showing your Eastern pride as all fans will receive a free clear tote bag with their purchase of season tickets.
To purchase yours now, visit EMUEagles.com/Tickets or contact the EMU Ticket Office at 734.487.3669.
Follow Us
For the most up-to-date information on the Eagles, visit EMUEagles.com. Fans can also follow the team on social media, including Twitter (@EMU_MBB) and Instagram (@EMUMBB).
Newcomer Bio
Julius Ellerbe
G • 6-7 • JR
Fort Washington, Md. / Virginia Beach Sports Academy / East Central CC
EMU: 2023-24: Incoming transfer with two years of eligibility.
EAST CENTRAL CC: Played the 2022-23 season with the Warriors in Decatur, Miss., appearing in 21 games and earning a start in 18... Averaged 13.9 points, 10.6 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 2.0 steals per game... Opened his season with back-to-back triple-doubles with 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 105-83 win over Wallace-Selma before dropping 13-16-10 against William Carey... Hit for double-digit scoring in 17 games, including his final 12 appearances... Dropped a career-high 29 points at home against Southwest Mississippi, Feb. 2, shooting 10-of-15 from the floor, while adding seven rebounds and seven assists... Swiped 10+ rebounds in 12 games and ripped down 14+ in five contests... Posted a career-best 17 boards in an 89-87 win over Jones College to go with his 19 points... Finished the season with three triple-doubles and seven double-doubles, one of which included 14 points and 10 assists (at Hinds, Jan. 17).
BATON ROUGE CC: Spent two seasons with the Bears in Baton Rouge, La., after graduating high school... 2021-22: Appeared in two games early in the season, averaging 30.5 minutes per game and 7.5 points per game... 2020-21: Played in 15 games for the Bears and earned a start in six... Worked his way off the bench to start his final five games of the season, averaging over 35 minutes per game played... Finished the year averaging 7.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game... Posted double-doubles in his final three games, posting 10 points and 15 rebounds against Southern University-Shreveport, March 20, 20 points and 12 boards at Copiah-Lincoln CC, March 30, and finishing with 12 points and 10 rebounds at Northeast Mississippi CC.
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from VA Beach Sports Academy... Was a four-year captain for the team and averaged 20.0 points per game his senior season... Also was a member of the football team.
PERSONAL: Full Name: Julius Ellerbe III… Son of Julius Ellerbe Jr. and Dawn Parker… Has one brother, Juwann Parker, and two sisters, Sanaa Ellerbe and Samiyah Ellerbe… Major: Individualized Studies Program.
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