Promising South Carolina true freshman plans to enter transfer portal
Eli Ellis didn't start any games as a true freshman for the Gamecocks, but he averaged 26.8 minutes and 8.6 points.
After another disappointing season, South Carolina basketball has already suffered some transfer portal attrition. The Gamecocks have seen three players opt to move on to new programs in 2026-27, and on Monday, they suffered a major loss in rotational freshman guard Eli Ellis. Though he didn't start any games this season, Ellis averaged 26.
8 minutes per game and averaged 8. 6 points, 2. 8 rebounds and two assists.
The former four-star recruit in the 2025 class was a two-time Overtime Elite MVP. Ellis joins reserve big man Jordan Butler in the transfer portal , as well as forward Elijah Strong, an offseason addition from Boston College who started 18 games for the Gamecocks this past season. NEWS: South Carolina guard Eli Ellis plans to enter the @TransferPortal , he told @On3 .
The 6-0 freshman averaged 8. 6 points, 2. 8 rebounds, and 2.