Tubby would love to keep the Ellenson family dressed in maroon and gold for the better part of the next decade.
Henry Ellenson, a 6-foot-8 freshman from Rice Lake (Wis.) High, is one of the top players in the Midwest in the Class of 2015. The younger brother of incoming freshman Wally recently received a scholarship offer from Minnesota.
Henry is one of three Ellenson brothers who shined for the Warriors, leading them to a 23-2 mark, losing to eventual Division II champion Onalaska 57-47 in the playoffs.
Ellenson, who averaged 12.1 points per game this season, received his first scholarship offer from Georgetown in April. He has since added offer from Minnesota, Marquette and Iowa State.
Ellenson, who averaged 12.1 points per game this season, received his first scholarship offer from Georgetown in April. He has since added offer from Minnesota, Marquette and Iowa State.
Gopher Hole caught up with Ellenson to learn the latest on his recruitment and the possibility of playing with his brother again in college.
Gopher Hole: When did you hear about the Minnesota offer?
Henry Ellenson: It was a Tuesday night. I was talking to them and he (Coach Smith) said that he wants me at Minnesota and that he would offer me.
Gopher Hole: What was your reaction?
Henry Ellenson: I was surprised because I thought that I was just going to talk to them and see how stuff is doing and he (Coach Smith) said that we would like you to come to Minnesota. I was pretty surprised.
Gopher Hole: What was the reaction of your family and brothers?
Henry Ellenson: Wally was kind of laughing. He was like “I wish that I had gotten mine a little bit earlier,” but he was like “It’s awesome.”
Gopher Hole: Have you ever talked about trying to play together in college? I know that you only got to play together one year in high school.
Henry Ellenson: Yes, we have. We have talked about it a little bit.
Gopher Hole: How pleased are you with your AAU season so far?
Henry Ellenson: It is going good. We won three straight tournaments, so it has been fun.
Gopher Hole: Your team played up in the Minnesota Fury Tournament going up against teams in the 16-and-under division. You played against bigger and stronger players. Is that something you like?
Henry Ellenson: I like the competition. I always like the challenge, so it is fun.
Gopher Hole: What things have you been really working on to continue to improve yourself as a player?
Henry Ellenson: Really doing more things off the bounce.