Sierra Vista’s Maka Ellis chooses Columbia

By Sam Gordon Las Vegas Review-Journal

7 years ago

Maka Ellis runs drills during a Vegas Elite practice in Las Vegas on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. ... — Maka Ellis runs drills during a Vegas Elite practice in Las Vegas on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Bridget Bennett Las Vegas Review-Journal @bridgetkbennett

Sierra Vista guard Maka Ellis (32) drives against Spring Valley during a basketball game at Sierra Vista High School in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Maka Ellis will play college basketball at Columbia.

Sierra Vista’s 6-foot-5 senior wing announced his commitment to the Lions and coach Jim Engles on Wednesday afternoon. His commitment is nonbinding and will not be official until he signs a national letter of intent.

The first signing period starts on Nov. 8.

Vegas🔜NYC excited to announce my commitment! pic.twitter.com/1x4YKkVHE3

— makaball (@makaellis) September 20, 2017

Ellis averaged 25 points per game for the Mountain Lions last season and had a strong AAU season with Vegas Elite’s 17U team alongside local standouts Trey Woodbury and Jamal Bey.