Last Updated on May 28, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
Here are Dale Ellis’s college per-game statistics by season. He played for the University of Tennessee from 1979 to 1983.
| Season | GP | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979–80 | 27 | 21.2 | 7.1 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | .445 | .775 |
| 1980–81 | 29 | 33.4 | 17.5 | 5.8 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.3 | .595 | .765 |
| 1981–82 | 30 | 33.4 | 17.5 | 5.8 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.3 | .595 | .765 |
| 1982–83 | 32 | 33.4 | 17.5 | 5.8 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.3 | .595 | .765 |
Key:
- GP = Games Played
- MPG = Minutes Per Game
- PPG = Points Per Game
- RPG = Rebounds Per Game
- APG = Assists Per Game
- SPG = Steals Per Game
- BPG = Blocks Per Game
- FG% = Field Goal Percentage
- FT% = Free Throw Percentage
Ellis’s standout junior season in 1981–82 earned him SEC Player of the Year honors. Over his four-year college career, he averaged 17.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game, with a field goal percentage of 59.5% and a free throw percentage of 76.5%. His consistent performance and scoring ability made him a key player for the Volunteers during his tenure.