JT Elder brings size, efficiency, and winning experience to Eastern Illinois
JT Elder is a 6-foot-7 junior guard who gives Eastern Illinois a jumbo perimeter look and some real punch off the bounce; in the 2025-26 season, he averaged 8.0 points in limited minutes while shooting 50.0% from the field, and his 2024-25 stop at Eastern Arizona showed more volume scoring at 11.2 points and 4.8 rebounds per game with 22 double-figure games and 53.2% shooting. He fits a team that wants length, efficient shot-making, and a player with a proven track record from San Jose State and junior college success.
