Perry Ellis highlights KU barnstorming appearance at East

Wichitan Perry Ellis is one of four Kansas basketball seniors who will play in the May 6 KU barnstorming tour game at East High against a group of Wichita high school seniors.

Randy Boling, who’s organizing the East High stop on the seniors’ tour, said Ellis has committed to sign autographs with other Jayhawks at 6 p.m. and play an early portion of the game, which tips off at 8. He’ll also participate in a halftime auction.

Other Jayhawk seniors are Jamari Traylor, Hunter Mickelson and Evan Manning. Wichitan and former Jayhawk women’s All-American Lynette Woodard will be the KU team’s celebrity coach.

Wichita-area seniors scheduled to play include All-State players Jerrick Harding (Southeast) and Drew Pyle (McPherson), as well as Davon Gill (Heights) and Payten Ricks (Maize South).

Tickets are $14 and can be purchased in advance at Citizens Bank, Kansas Sampler, Sports Time Fan Shop and Tad’s Locker Room. Proceeds benefit the East baseball program.

This story was originally published April 28, 2016 at 9:36 AM with the headline "Perry Ellis highlights KU barnstorming appearance at East."