Former St. Bonaventure guard Malcolm Eleby has been added to the NKU roster.
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – Northern Kentucky University men's basketball head coach
Dave Bezold announced Friday that he has added St. Bonaventure transfer
Malcolm Eleby to the 2010-11 roster.
Eleby, a 6-foot-3, 200-pound guard, averaged 5.8 points and 2.5 rebounds per game for St. Bonaventure last season. He scored in double figures seven times, including a season-high 14 points against Illinois State. Eleby also averaged 3.3 assists per game.
As a sophomore two years ago, Eleby averaged 7.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. He also led St. Bonaventure and ranked 14th in the Atlantic 10 Conference with 42 steals. Eleby started 57 games in his career for the Bonnies, averaging 5.2 points, 2.7 assists and 2.5 rebounds per contest.
“Malcolm is a powerfully built point guard who has the ability to get to the basket and score inside,” Bezold said. “He is a versatile guard who can pass it, rebound and play defense. He has long arms and great jumping ability, so you will see him get his share of rebounds and blocks. The experience he brings from playing three years against big-time competition is going to help us. I think Malcolm is going to be a great addition to our team.”
A native of Philadelphia, Pa., Eleby finished his career as Franklin Learning Center's second all-time leading scorer with 1,556 points. He was also a three-time All-Public League honoree for Franklin Learning Center and averaged 20.9 points per game as a senior.
Eleby also earned Class AAA all-state honors as a senior from the Associated Press.
Eleby joins an NKU program that posted a 17-13 record last season. The Norse also advanced to the semifinals of the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament.
NKU knocked off eventual regional champion Saint Joseph's in the second round of the GLVC Tournament.
