Gopher basketball’s Ellenson begins practice with track and field
By Frank Bi
Now that the Gopher men’s basketball season is over, freshman Wally Ellenson will refocus his attention to the track and field team.
Ellenson, a state champion high jumper from Rice Lake, Wisc., had his first practice with the track and field team as a high jumper.
First day of Track practice! Blessed to do two sports! Had a lot of fun meeting new teammates! #trackseason
— TheKangarooKid (@wallyellenson) March 25, 2013
While Ellenson didn’t see a lot of time on the court this season, he will likely set his mark as a high jumper for the Gophers.
In his senior year, Ellenson cleared 7-foot-1, which was just a couple inches shy of the Olympic trail qualifier.
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