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Former KU forward Perry Ellis to play for team in Germany this season

Former University of Kansas forward Perry Ellis will play for Oliver Wurzburg, a professional basketball team based in Wurzburg, Germany, during the 2018-19 season.

Ellis has agreed to a one-year contract, the team announced Wednesday on its website. Financial details were not revealed.

The 24-year-old Ellis finished last season with Pallacanestro Cantù in Italy after playing a full campaign with the Sydney Kings in Australia. He averaged 14.8 points and 5.7 rebounds a game in 27 games played in Australia and 7.1 points and 4.9 boards in 14 games in Italy.

The 6-foot-8 Wichita native most recently played for the Milwaukee Bucks NBA Summer League team in Las Vegas.