| Bo Ellis | |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 9 |
| Weight Lb: | 197 |
| Birth Date: | 8 August 1954 |
| Birth Place: | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| High School: | Parker (Chicago, Illinois) |
| College: | Marquette (1973–1977) |
| Draft Year: | 1977 |
| Draft Round: | 1 |
| Draft Pick: | 17 |
| Draft Team: | Washington Bullets |
| Career Start: | 1977 |
| Career End: | 1983 |
| Career Position: | Power forward |
| Career Number: | 31 |
| Years1: | – |
| Team1: | Denver Nuggets |
| Years2: | 1981–1982 |
| Team2: | Maine Lumberjacks |
| Years3: | 1983 |
| Team3: | Sarasota Stingers |
| Cyears1: | 1987–1988 |
| Cteam1: | Collins Academy HS (assistant) |
| Cyears2: | 1988–1998 |
| Cteam2: | Marquette (assistant) |
| Cyears3: | 1998–2003 |
| Cteam3: | Chicago State |
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Maurice H. "Bo" Ellis (born August 8, 1954) is an American former professional basketball player.
After graduating from Chicago's Parker High School, Ellis, a 6-9 forward, played college basketball at Marquette University and won an NCAA Championship in 1977. An art major in college he received by going to class at Mount Mary College Fashion Design Program, Ellis created several different uniform designs worn by his team during the 1977 season.[1]
After graduating, he played three seasons of professional basketball for the Denver Nuggets of the NBA, averaging 3.6 points per game. He later held coaching positions at Marquette and Chicago State University.
Recently, Ellis worked with the Chicago Public Schools' athletics administration.[2] [3]
(*) Indicates record/standing at time
of resignation from Chicago State.