St. Joe’s Prep’s Jordan Ellerbee named Pennsylvania Gatorade Boys’ Basketball Player of the Year
Ellerbee, who’s heading to Florida Gulf Coast in the fall, was this year’s Catholic League MVP.
St. Joseph’s Prep guard Jordan Ellerbee has been named the state’s Gatorade Boys’ Basketball Player of the Year.
Ellerbee, who’s committed to Florida Gulf Coast, averaged 16.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 1.6 steals this season.
He helped the Hawks finish as the No. 1 seed in the Catholic League with a 12-1 record in the regular season. He also surpassed 1,000 points and was named the PCL’s Most Valuable Player. He also is a two-time first-team All-PCL selection.
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The 6-foot-3 combo guard is ranked as 247Sports’ No. 12 recruit in the state. He announced his commitment to the Eagles in September.
The 18-6 Hawks concluded their season in the PCL semifinals when they fell to Father Judge.
The Gatorade Player of the Year selection committee receives input from coaches, scouts, media members, and others in choosing the winners for each state.