Eli Ellis - College Basketball News & Rumors

Nwoko's 21 helps LSU survive South Carolina 92-87

Mike Nwoko scored 21 points as LSU outlasted South Carolina 92-87 in overtime on Saturday

11 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Returns from three-game absence Ellis (ankle) produced 13 points (3-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two steals over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 95-48 loss to Florida.

Impact There wasn't much good news for the Gamecocks in the 47-point blowout loss, but Ellis was able to return from a three-game absence. The team shot 26 percent from the field and failed to break 30 points in either half. Ellis is averaging 10.1 points despite hitting just 24.5 percent of his 3-pointers. The freshman guard will lead South Carolina against LSU on Saturday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Ellis (ankle) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game against Florida.

Impact Ellis will return from a three-game absence due to an ankle injury. The standout freshman has averaged 27.1 minutes per game off the bench this season, and he's averaging 9.9 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Ellis (ankle) is listed out for Saturday's game against Texas A&M.

Impact Ellis will miss his third consecutive game as he continues recovering from an ankle injury. The freshman guard will aim to be available for Wednesday's contest against Florida.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Called day-to-day Ellis (ankle) has already been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Oklahoma but is now considered day-to-day.

Impact South Carolina said Saturday that Ellis would be "out indefinitely," but he's seemingly made strides in his recovery from a sprained left ankle and is now merely day-to-day. Ellis's next chance to play will come Saturday at Texas A&M.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Out indefinitely Ellis (ankle) has been ruled out indefinitely ahead of Saturday's game against Auburn.

Impact Ellis will miss an indefinite amount of time with an ankle injury as the Gamecocks prepare for a game against the Tigers. The 6-foot freshman was out to a strong start to his collegiate career, averaging 9.9 points, three rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.9 steals on 27.1 minutes per game (16 games). It remains to be seen if Ellis will be able to return this season.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Officially ruled out Saturday Ellis (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's matchup versus Auburn.

Impact Ellis will miss his second game of the season after popping up on the injury report earlier in the week with an undisclosed issue. He will look to make his return during the Jan. 20 matchup against Oklahoma.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Termed doubtful Ellis (undisclosed) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against Auburn.

Impact It's unclear what's ailing Ellis, but it's expected to prevent him from facing Auburn. The freshman guard is averaging 9.9 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists across 27.1 minutes per game this season, and he's come off the bench in each of his appearances.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Catchings, Cyril lead second-half rally as No. 18 Georgia beats South Carolina 75-70

Kanon Catchings scored 20 points and Somto Cyril had 14 of his 18 points in the second half as No. 18 Georgia rallied from eight points with less than nine minutes remaining to def...

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Elijah Strong scores career-high 30 points, leads South Carolina over LSU 78-68

Elijah Strong scores a career-high 30 points, leading South Carolina to a 78-68 victory over LSU on Tuesday night

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Scores nine points in return Ellis (ankle) closed Monday's 95-70 victory over South Carolina State with nine points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 20 minutes.

Impact Ellis returned from a one-game absence due to a sprained left ankle, and while he came off the bench, he looked productive in his 20-minute cameo. If he stays healthy, Ellis should remain a valuable piece in the Gamecocks' rotation moving forward.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Going through warmups Ellis (ankle) is participating in pregame warmups ahead of Monday's game against South Carolina State, Jack Veltri of On3 Sports reports.

Impact It's an encouraging sign for the freshman's availability against SC State, as Ellis had been spotted wearing a walking boot before the Gamecocks' most recent contest. Ellis has missed one game due to a sprained left ankle. He's averaging 10.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists across 28.0 minutes in 10 games this season -- all coming off the bench.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day Ellis (ankle) sat out during Tuesday's 68-61 loss against Clemson with a left ankle sprain.

Impact Ellis, who was spotted in a walking boot during warmups, remains day-to-day with an ankle injury after sitting out against the Tigers. The 6-foot freshman has appeared in 10 games this season, averaging 10.2 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 0.9 steals across 28 minutes per game off the bench. Ellis's next chance to suit up will come against SC State on Monday, but his expected status remains unknown at this time.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in walking boot Ellis was seen wearing a walking boot ahead of Tuesday's game against Clemson, Jackson Castellano of The State Newspaper reports.

Impact Ellis has played 22 or more minutes in each of his appearances this season despite having yet to start a contest. The freshman is averaging 10.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists across 28.0 minutes. Specifics regarding the injury are unknown, but Ellis's next chance to play will come Monday against South Carolina State.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

South Carolina plays Virginia Tech after Strong's 22-point game

South Carolina hosts the Virginia Tech Hokies after Elijah Strong scored 22 points in South Carolina's 74-62 win over the Charleston Southern Buccaneers

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

South Carolina plays Northwestern

The South Carolina Gamecocks play the Northwestern Wildcats at Colonial Hall in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Michael Ajayi and Finley Bizjack lead Butler to 79-72 win over South Carolina

Michael Ajayi had 15 points, 14 rebounds and two blocks and Finley Bizjack scored 13 of his 18 points in the second half to help Butler beat South Carolina 79-72 at the Greenbrier...

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Strong, Ellis combine for 29 off the bench in South Carolina's 87-58 win over Radford

Elijah Strong and Eli Ellis combined for 29 points off the bench to lead South Carolina 87-58 over Radford on Tuesday

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

'You don't fake that:' Freshman Eli Ellis brings fire to South Carolina hoops Ellis is second on the Gamecocks in scoring and leads in assists per game.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Sharavjamts leads balanced South Carolina over Presbyterian 81-61

Mike Sharavjamts scores 13 points to lead South Carolina to an 81-61 victory over Presbyterian on Wednesday night

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Meechie Johnson scores career-high 33 to rally South Carolina past Southern Miss 83-79 in OT

Meechie Johnson scored 14 of his career-high 33 points in the final 3:39 of regulation and South Carolina rallied to beat Southern Mississippi 83-79 in overtime

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Springs for 20 points Ellis closed with 20 points (5-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Sunday's 83-79 OT win over Southern Miss.

Impact Ellis looks to be the top scorer off the Gamecock bench. He hit four free throws in the overtime period to help the South Carolina outlast the Golden Eagles. The 6-0 freshman has scored 15.5 points in his first two games and has converted 44.4 percent of his 3-pointers (4-of-9).

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

USC freshman Eli Ellis shows smooth transition from OTE in first college minutes “The basketball skills are one thing, but the moxie and the toughness and the grit.” Ellis led all Gamecocks with 23 points against N.C. Sta...

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Puts in 23 points Ellis came off the Gamecock bench to score a team-high 23 points (7-10 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT) with five rebounds and three assists in the exhibition loss to NC State on Sunday.

Impact Ellis is a 6-0 freshman who is known for attacking the basket. If he can rain 3-pointers like he did against the Wolfpack, Ellis should earn plenty of minutes in coach Lamont Paris's rotation.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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