Four-star shooting guard <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/eli-ellis-151098/">Eli Ellis</a> has officially been named the MVP of Overtime Elite (OTE) after leading the league in scoring, averaging 33.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game. The 6-foot-1 junior also played five games in which he scored 40 points, along with two 50 point performances. 



Ellis committed to <a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/south-carolina-gamecocks/">South Carolina</a> in November, choosing the Gamecocks over College of Charleston, VCU, Mississippi State, and Virginia Tech.



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The native of Hickory, NC joined OTE in August of 2022 and bolsters over 1.2 million followers across his social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, X). 



According to the <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/rankings/industry-player/basketball/2024/">On3 Industry Rankings</a>, Ellis is the No. 84 overall prospect in the 2025 cycle. He’s also the No. 24 shooting guard prospect and the No. 3 player in the state of North Carolina. The On3 Industry Ranking is a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-on3-s-jamie-shaw-talks-ellis-game">On3’s Jamie Shaw talks Ellis’ game </h2>



On3 National Recruiting Analyst <a href="https://www.on3.com/user/jamie-shaw/">Jamie Shaw</a> did a deep dive on Eli Ellis’ game:



You can see the skill set, but what he brings to the table is unwavering confidence. <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/eli-ellis-151098/">Eli Ellis</a> wants the ball in the biggest of situations, and he has the feeling that he will be able to get the job done no matter what is at hand.



Ellis has deep range on his jump shot, and that is what his game plays off of. He is capable of pulling up from 30-35 feet, in game, and defenses have the press on him to respect that. Ellis is a confident ball handler in the half-court, he is able to attack bad footwork and off-balanced defenders to get to his spots.



Ellis plays with great balance. He is able to pull up the second he feels he has an opening to shoot. Ellis has a repeatable load and a consistent release with his shot. Throughout his career, he will continue to have questions about his size and athleticism. And those have been questions he has had throughout his career.



While the defensive questions will need to be addressed, Ellis brings a toughness to the table as well as an understanding of footwork and angles. Ellis is a bonafide top-100 prospect, he has played varsity basketball since the sixth grade and has continued to produce numbers each step of the way.

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