LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas men’s basketball guard Wayne Selden Jr. has declared for the 2016 NBA Draft and will be leaving KU, Selden and head coach Bill Self announced Tuesday.

“The last three years have been a true blessing to experience as a Jayhawk, an opportunity I am so thankful for,” Selden said. “That being said, I’d like to announce that I will be declaring for the 2016 NBA draft. It has always been our plan that my college experience would be three years. I plan to hire representation in the coming weeks.

“I want to thank the Kansas fans for their support as a Jayhawk over the years. The support is unmatched and has been the driving force in games,” Selden added. “I would like to thank each of my brothers. Together we battled through the tough and celebrated the good. Giving our all for one another. I’d also like to thank Coach Self and the entire Kansas basketball staff. I’ve received three years of meaningful experiences and guidance both on and off the court.”

A three-year starter for Kansas, Selden averaged 13.8 points per game and made a team-high 74 3-pointers in 2015-16. The 6-foot-5 Roxbury, Massachusetts native’s 13.8 points rank seventh in the Big 12 and he also ranks among the league leaders in field goal percentage (10th at 47.4), 3-point field goals made (sixth at 1.9) and 3-point field goal percentage (ninth at 39.2).

“We are all so happy and proud of Wayne for not only how he’s played but for how he’s represented our school over the last three years,” Self said. “After his freshman year and seeing Andrew (Wiggins) and Joel (Embiid) declare after one year, Wayne, his family and our staff spoke that it would probably be after his junior year that the time would be right for him to declare and it has played out to be that way.”

In 2015-16, Selden was an All-Big 12 Second Team selection and one of five finalists for the Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award presented by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Selden was also named co-MVP of the 2015 Maui Jim Maui Invitational along with teammate Frank Mason III. In leading KU to the Maui title, Selden averaged 19.3 points and made 12 3-pointers in three contests. He would later be named co-Big 12 Player of the Week for his efforts in Hawaii.

Selden posted seven games of 20 or more points this past season, including a career-high 33 points in KU’s win against then-No. 20 Kentucky in the Big 12/SEC Challenge on Jan. 30 in Allen Fieldhouse.

Selden was a key player in Team USA’s gold medal run at the World University Games in Gwanju, Korea, in July 2015. The team, consisting of 10 Kansas players and coached by the KU staff, posted an 8-0 record in winning gold. Selden ranked second in the 24-team field in scoring at 19.3 points per game and was named to the five-member World University Games (WUG) First Team. He led the USA team in scoring four times, including a team-high 22 points, along with nine rebounds, in the gold medal double-overtime win against Germany.

“Wayne had a great year for us starting in South Korea by being the best player in the World University Games,” Self said. “And then, of course, being our second-leading scorer and helping lead us throughout a wonderful season here at Kansas. He has shown that he can play at the highest and most elite level as evidenced by some of the performances throughout the year. We wish him nothing but the best and are excited for whatever the future has for him.”

Selden was named All-Big 12 Honorable Mention his freshman and sophomore years averaging 9.7 points in 2013-14 and 9.4 in 2014-15. He was also selected to the Big 12 Championship All-Tournament team his sophomore season in leading KU to the title game.

While at Kansas, Selden won three Big 12 regular-season titles, one Big 12 Championship and advanced to the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight in 2015-16. Additionally, Selden was part of two undefeated seasons in games played in Allen Fieldhouse going 45-1 in the venue. Selden ranks 37th on the KU career scoring list with 1,202 points. His 162 3-pointers made are 10th all-time in the KU books and his 443 3-pointers attempted are eighth.

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LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas men’s basketball senior Perry Ellis has been selected to the Associated Press (AP) All-America Second Team, the organization announced Tuesday.

Selected by the AP Top 25 panel of media voters, Ellis is appearing on the AP All-America Team for the second-straight season having earned honorable mention honors in 2014-15.

A two-time All-Big 12 First Team selection, Ellis scored 20 or more points in three of his final four games and seven of his last nine contests. The Wichita forward led Kansas in scoring at 16.9 ppg and was second in rebounding at 5.9 rpg. Ellis posted 16 games or 20 or more points this season and averaged 17.7 points and 5.8 rebounds during Big 12 play. His 16.9 points per game rank third in the Big 12 and Ellis also is among the league leaders in field goal percentage (fourth at 53.1), free throw percentage (eighth at 73.5) and rebounds (11th).

Ellis ended his career No. 8 on the Kansas career scoring list with 1,798 points and No. 12 on the KU career rebounding list at 834. His 16 career double-doubles tied for 13th all-time in Kansas history. Ellis is only the fifth player in KU history to rank in the top 12 in both scoring and rebounding, joining Danny Manning (2,951 points/1,187 rebounds), Nick Collison (2,097 / 1,143), Raef LaFrentz (2,066 / 1,186) and Clyde Lovellette (1,979 / 839).

Kansas ended its season with a 33-5 record. The victories marked the ninth time in school history the Jayhawks have won 33 or more games, including five seasons under head coach Bill Self. KU won the Big 12 regular-season title posting a 15-3 league record. Included in Kansas’ successes this season were the Maui Invitational title, its 12th-straight, 16th Big 12 and NCAA-leading 59th overall conference regular-season championship, the Big 12 Postseason Championship title and its 21st NCAA Championship Elite Eight appearance. Additionally, last summer KU represented the United States and won the gold medal at the 2015 World University Games in Korea posting an 8-0 record.

2016 ASSOCIATED PRESS ALL-AMERICA TEAM
First Team
Denzel Valentine, Michigan State
Buddy Hield, Oklahoma
Tyler Ulis, Kentucky
Brice Johnson, North Carolina
Malcolm Brogdon, Virginia

Second Team
Jakob Poeltl, Utah
Ben Simmons, LSU
PERRY ELLIS, KANSAS
Kris Dunn, Providence
Georges Niang, Iowa State

Third Team
Grayson Allen, Duke
Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell, Indiana
Jarrod Uthoff, Iowa
Kay Felder, Oakland
Jamal Murray, Kentucky

Honorable Mention (in alphabetical order)
Ryan Anderson, Arizona; Anthony “Cat” Barber, N.C. State; DeAndre’ Bembry, Saint Joseph’s; Ben Bentil, Providence; Trevon Bluiett, Xavier; Joel Bolomboy, Weber State; Evan Bradds, Belmont; Dillon Brooks, Oregon; Cane Broome, Sacred Heart; John Brown, High Point; Antonio Campbell, Ohio; Kyle Collinsworth, BYU; Stephen Croone, Furman; James Daniel III, Howard; Juan’ya Green, Hofstra; Derrick Griffin, Texas Southern; Alex Hamilton, Louisiana Tech; A.J. Hammons, Purdue; Marvelle Harris, Fresno State; Josh Hart, Villanova; Danuel House, Texas A&M; Brandon Ingram, Duke; Stefan Jankovic, Hawaii; Tim Kempton, Lehigh; Max Landis, IPFW; Shawn Long, Louisiana-Lafayette; Dallas Moore, North Florida; Nic Moore, SMU; Gary Payton II, Oregon State; Alec Peters, Valparaiso; Justin Robinson, Monmouth (N.J.); Domantas Sabonis, Gonzaga; Justin Sears, Yale; Pascal Siakam, New Mexico State; Melo Trimble, Maryland; Fred VanVleet, Wichita State; Thomas Walkup, Stephen F. Austin; Jameel Warney, Stony Brook; Isaiah Whitehead, Seton Hall; Greg Wiltjer, Gonzaga.

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LOS ANGELES – Kansas men’s basketball senior Perry Ellis was named to the John R. Wooden Award® presented by Wendy’s® All-America Team for 2015-16, the Los Angeles Athletic Club announced on ESPNU Monday evening.

Selected by the Wooden Award National Advisory Board, Ellis is one of 10 student-athletes named Wooden Award All-America, which took into consideration a player’s entire season of play, as well as opening rounds of the NCAA Championship. Those student-athletes have proven to their universities that they are making progress toward graduation and are maintaining at least a cumulative 2.0 GPA. A three-time Academic All-Big 12 selection, Ellis will graduate from Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in sport management and business minor this spring.

Ellis scored 20 or more points in three of his final four games and seven of his last nine contests. The Wichita forward led Kansas in scoring at 16.9 ppg and was second in rebounding at 5.9 rpg. Ellis posted 16 games or 20 or more points this season and averaged 17.7 points and 5.8 rebounds during Big 12 play. His 16.9 points per game rank third in the Big 12 and Ellis also is among the league leaders in field goal percentage (fourth at 53.1), free throw percentage (eighth at 73.5) and rebounds (11th).

Ellis ended his career No. 8 on the Kansas career scoring list with 1,798 points and No. 12 on the KU career rebounding list at 834. His 16 career double-doubles tied for 13th all-time in Kansas history. Ellis is only the fifth player in KU history to rank in the top 12 in both scoring and rebounding, joining Danny Manning (2,951 points/1,187 rebounds), Nick Collison (2,097 / 1,143), Raef LaFrentz (2,066 / 1,186) and Clyde Lovellette (1,979 / 839).

Earlier Monday, Ellis was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-America Second Team as he has been named to six All-America teams this season.

Kansas ended its season with a 33-5 record. The victories marked the ninth time in school history the Jayhawks have won 33 or more games, including five seasons under head coach Bill Self. KU won the Big 12 regular-season title posting a 15-3 league record. Included in Kansas’ successes this season were the Maui Invitational title, its 12th-straight, 16th Big 12 and NCAA-leading 59th overall conference regular-season championship, the Big 12 Postseason Championship title and its 21st NCAA Championship Elite Eight appearance. Additionally, last summer KU represented the United States and won the gold medal at the 2015 World University Games in Korea posting an 8-0 record.

2016 WOODEN AWARD ALL-AMERICA TEAM
Name, School (Conference; Ht.; Yr.; Pos.)
Grayson Allen, Duke (ACC; 6-5; Soph.; G)
Malcolm Brogdon, Virginia (ACC; 6-5; Sr.; G)
Kris Dunn, Providence (Big East; 6-4; Jr.; G)
PERRY ELLIS, Kansas (Big 12; 6-8; Sr.; F)
Yogi Ferrell, Indiana (Big Ten; 6-0; Sr.; G)
Buddy Hield, Oklahoma (Big 12; 6-4; Sr.; G)
Brice Johnson, North Carolina (ACC; 6-10; Sr.; F)
Georges Niang, Iowa State (Big 12; 6-8; Sr.; F)
Tyler Ulis, Kentucky (SEC; 5-9; Soph.; G)
Denzel Valentine, Michigan State (Big Ten; 6-5; Sr.; G)

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