Eli Ellis brings instant offense and edge to South Carolina's backcourt
In the 2025-26 season, Eli Ellis gave South Carolina a steady scoring punch off the bench, averaging 8.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 26.8 minutes while shooting 87.9% from the line[2][7]. His calling cards are toughness, confidence, and a guard’s feel for playmaking—he logged 11 points and 5 assists in his Gamecock debut and showed he can handle pressure, create chances, and compete with real swagger[1]. He looks like a fit for teams needing a fearless, high-energy combo guard who can juice an offense, but his efficiency from the field and from three suggests there’s still room for polish[2].
