UPEI men’s basketball adds Ellis Ffrench to roster

Ffrench is very familiar with Coach Kendrick, having played for him throughout his high school career at Horton High School, in Nova Scotia, and was an integral part of two straight provincial championships and a nationally recognized 73-game winning streak. Ffrench will be eligible to suit up with the Panthers immediately, having graduated from St. Francis Xavier with one degree and having missed last season due to injury.

Coach Kendrick is very happy about his newest Panther, "I know Ellis very well. He will bring leadership, poise, and a great competitive spirit and work ethic to our program. I fully expect him to challenge for our starting point guard spot. He makes good decisions with the basketball, and is an outstanding shooter. He is also a great student, having obtained his business degree, and is a fine young man. He is another great fit for our program!"

Ffrench added, 'I am excited to join the UPEI Panthers! Coach Kendrick and I have a longstanding relationship and he has been able to get the most out of my game. I look forward to playing for him again. PEI has been a second home to me all my life as I have family on the island and it will help make for an easy transition. With the style of play, strong returning players, and other talented recruits, I think we are going to be an exciting team to watch. With my decision to obtain a second degree, I look forward to completing it at UPEI and having an opportunity to be a positive influence on the Panther program.'

'Ellis is a great addition to the men's basketball program,' commented Bill Schurman, UPEI Director of Athletics and Recreation. 'And, with Ellis's family connections in eastern PEI, we'll have new Panther fans enjoying AUS basketball.'