Eli Ellis to Enter NCAA Transfer Portal from South Carolina Basketball
South Carolina guard Eli Ellis has announced plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal after one season with the Gamecocks. The decision comes after South Carolina’s season ended without an NCAA tournament berth.
Player profile and season numbers
Ellis averaged 8.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game. He appeared in 28 games and did not start any contests this year.
His shooting splits were .386 from the field and .280 from three-point range. Ellis was a four-star recruit out of high school.
247Sports ranked him the 69th-best player nationally. They also listed him as the third-best prospect from North Carolina.
Context within the program
The Gamecocks finished the season 13-19 overall. Their SEC record was 4-14.
This marks the second straight season South Carolina missed the NCAA tournament. The program had reached the tournament three seasons ago.
Head coach Lamont Paris is expected to return next season. Ellis is the first confirmed departure of the offseason.
Notable moment
On March 11, 2026, in Nashville, Ellis hit a three against Oklahoma at Bridgestone Arena. The image from that game captured him reacting after the shot.
Transfer portal timeline and outlook
The NCAA transfer portal officially opens on April 7, following the national title game. It will close on April 21.
Players may announce intentions before the portal opens. They are not officially entered until April 7.
South Carolina tried to rebuild through the portal last season without the hoped results. More roster turnover is expected this offseason.
Search for a new destination
Reports indicate Eli Ellis to enter NCAA transfer portal from South Carolina basketball. He will begin exploring options once the portal opens.
Filmogaz.com will monitor developments as other Gamecocks assess their futures.
