The Internet had a lot of fun about Kansas forward Perry Ellis’ age
For the record, Kansas forward Perry Ellis is a senior. He played as a freshman in the 2012-13 season.
Ellis just turned 22 in September.
However, basketball fans at Kansas and elsewhere had a little fun at Ellis’ expense about his age during the Jayhawks’ game Tuesday night against Michigan State. In an era of one-and-done players, Ellis is a bit unusual in that he is going to play four seasons.
Ellis’ hairline is better than mine, but that didn’t stop the tweets from coming:
The Louisiana Purchase was a major factor in Perry Ellis' decision to go to Kansas.
— Drew Franklin (@DrewFranklinKSR) November 18, 2015I still cant believe Perry Ellis was able to dodge the dysentery outbreak of 1840. He's been ballin at KU ever since pic.twitter.com/kPN625w6Ch
— Paint Lou Blue (@PaintLouBlue) November 18, 2015Perry Ellis as a freshman. pic.twitter.com/8xaqzOm6fK
— Not Jerry Tipton (@NotJerryTipton) November 18, 2015Congratulations to Perry Ellis on becoming the first college basketball player to start his 8th season at Kansas
— Sports Comedy (@SportsComedy_) November 18, 2015Yall forgot perry ellis signed a 5 year contract extension with kansas in 2013
— Young Mac (@MyManMyMelo) November 18, 2015Perry Ellis is a man amongst boys right now. In fairness he is like 29.
— Tom (@TJFsports) November 18, 2015Perry Ellis first coach at Kansas, throwback to freshman year pic.twitter.com/JF9JRZlSx7
— Sam Laird (@samcmlaird) November 18, 2015Perry Ellis finna be the first dad to play collegiate ball with his son.
— Racial Draft (@TheRaceDraft) November 18, 2015I feel like Perry Ellis has been at Kansas for 50-Leven years
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) November 18, 2015Perry Ellis has played for Kansas so long I remember when he had a full head of hair. #SuperSenior #BaldSpot
— Tyler Holman (@TymeDwn23) November 18, 2015Wikipedia has Perry Ellis listed as 73 years old. pic.twitter.com/NlsiVC6ZCr
— Things #BBN Likes (@ThingsBBNLikes) November 18, 2015Perry Ellis's Wikipedia page getting abused right now. pic.twitter.com/rMswSu276e
— David Gardner (@byDavidGardner) November 18, 2015The only way Perry Ellis is still playing pic.twitter.com/FNOCbHTTJ0
— Riley Creamer (@RileyCreamer) November 18, 2015Perry Ellis looks kinda like Grant Hill. they are also the same age.
— Kedge Antillies (@KedgeOnline) November 18, 20158th-year senior Perry Ellis apparently still has NCAA eligibility. pic.twitter.com/ZciOrMcBNw
— Shamus (@shamus_clancy) November 11, 2015Perry Ellis looks like he's 36
— Marco (@marcolamilia24) November 18, 2015Perry Ellis social security number is in Roman Numerals.
— Mike Sloan™ (@MikeSloan01) November 18, 2015Perry Ellis ran out of eligibility 30 years ago
— Ty Dateline Kulju (@TKulju911) November 18, 2015Perry Ellis is so old. he gives out Werther's Original candy to his teammates.
— My Two Cents (@MyyTwoCentss) November 18, 2015Is Perry Ellis getting his doctorate or what?
— Jarrin Paryzek (@JP_TheEug) November 18, 2015Pete Grathoff: 816-234-4330, @pgrathoff
This story was originally published November 18, 2015 at 12:22 PM.