SERVICE AWARD Cynthia J. Ellis and Maurice H. Ellis, Sp ’77 uSouth Holland, Ill. Maurice “Bo” Ellis has always loomed large on Marquette’s campus. The 6’9” forward served as captain of the 1977 NCAA championship basketball team under legendary coach Al McGuire. Bo and his wife, Candy, have long exhibited leadership and service off the court, too, speaking often about…
by Hermene D. Hartman Maurice H. “Bo” Ellis is an American former professional basketball player. After graduating from Parker High School in Chicago, Ellis, a 6-9 forward, was a star basketball player at Marquette University (1973 to 1977) and won an NCAA Championship in 1977. His wife, Cynthia, attended Loyola University of Chicago. They married in l979. Since graduating, Bo has maintained a working relationship with Marquette and has…