South Carolina Guard Eli Ellis to Enter Transfer Portal South Carolina guard Eli Ellis has announced his intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal, according to On3. The 6-foot freshman, who played for the Gamecocks this season, averaged 8.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game. His field goal percentage stood at 38.6%, with a 28% three-point shooting rate. Ellis recorded double-figure scoring in 12 games, including a season-high 20-point performance against Southern Miss. A standout in high school, Ellis earned back-to-back MVP honors at Overtime Elite (GA), averaging over 30 points per game during his junior and senior seasons. Hailing from Hickory, North Carolina, he has amassed a social media following exceeding 2 million across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and X. Ranked as the No. 71 overall prospect in the 2025 class by Rivals Industry Rankings, Ellis was also listed as the No. 21 shooting guard. The ranking is a weighted average combining data from all three major recruiting media outlets. When he initially committed to South Carolina out of high school, he chose the Gamecocks over offers from the College of Charleston, VCU, Mississippi State, and Virginia Tech. Rivals’ National Recruiting Analyst Jamie Shaw has closely followed Ellis’ development. In high school, Shaw highlighted Ellis’ confidence and ability to thrive in high-pressure situations. “He wants the ball in the biggest of situations,” Shaw noted, emphasizing Ellis’ unwavering self-belief. Ellis’ game is built around his long-range shooting, with the ability to pull up from 30-35 feet in game situations. Defenses often focus on him due to his shooting range, but he consistently creates opportunities with his ball-handling skills.#south_carolina #eli_ellis #on3 #rivals_industry_rankings #james_shaw
