Ellie Colson gives Eastern Illinois size, experience, and low-usage interior minutes
Colson is a veteran center for Eastern Illinois who has provided steady frontcourt depth, appearing in 27 games in the 2024-25 season while averaging 1.1 points, 0.8 rebounds, and shooting 41.9% from the field. Her value is less about box-score volume and more about reliability, experience, and spot-start capability—she made two starts and has been a durable role player across 99 career games. She also adds small but useful defensive activity, with four steals and nine assists in 2024-25, plus Academic All-District recognition that points to strong intangibles and professionalism.[7][4]
