Former Alabama Guard Re-Signs With Kings

Former Alabama guard Keon Ellis has re-signed a two-way contract with the Sacramento Kings.

"The Sacramento Kings announced today that they have re-signed Keon Ellis to a two-way contract. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed," wrote the Kings in the official press release.

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Ellis saw time in 16 games, averaging 4.4 minutes, 1.5 points, 0.5 rebounds, and 0.4 assists per game in his rookie campaign.

The Fla., native spent two seasons at the Capstone (2020-22), averaging 24.3 minutes, 8.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game.

He signed a two-way contract with the Sacramento Kings shortly after going undrafted in the 2022 NBA Draft.

Ellis is one of two Alabama basketball alumnus' to sign a new contract during free agency. Herb Jones signed a four-year $54M deal with the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.

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