The Overtime Elite Championship, South Carolina basketball commit Eli Ellis and his YNG Dreamerz squad are making waves in a thrilling series against the City Reapers. Alongside fellow Gamecock commit Hayden Assemian and class of 2026 targets Isaac Ellis and Kohl Rosario, Eli has been a standout, with all four players contributing significantly in the first two games. However, it’s Eli Ellis who has truly stolen the spotlight.
In this best-of-five series, which is currently tied 1-1, Ellis has been the top offensive force, outshining numerous other elite college prospects. In Game 1, despite a controversial ejection, Ellis still managed to rack up 29 points on 10-of-18 shooting in just 20 minutes of play. The ejection followed some heated exchanges, including a confrontation with Amari Evans, a Tennessee commit, after a few City Reapers players threw elbows. As a result, both Assemian and Ellis were ejected from the game.
Game 2 saw Ellis elevate his performance even further, scoring a remarkable 47 points while shooting 63%. He and his younger brother Isaac Ellis combined for 72 of their team’s 79 points. Unfortunately, the rest of the team struggled, making only three field goals in total, which led to a loss.
Across the first two games, Eli has shown an incredible ability to score in various ways—whether it’s finishing inside, hitting 8-of-15 from beyond the arc, or knocking down shots off the dribble with defenders tightly guarding him. If he can translate this offensive brilliance to the collegiate level, South Carolina fans can expect to see plenty of excitement in the coming years.
As for the next chapter of the series, the Ellis brothers will have to wait until March 13th for the next game. The remaining matches—Games 3 through 5—will be streamed live on Overtime Elite’s YouTube channel.
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Kyle Kennard Discusses How South Carolina Prepared Him for the NFL
The highly anticipated NFL Scouting Combine has officially kicked off, marking the biggest pre-draft event of the offseason. Before taking part in individual drills on the field, players have the opportunity to speak with the media, as was the case with former South Carolina Gamecock Kyle Kennard.
Kennard, who transferred from Georgia Tech to South Carolina as part of the 2024 transfer class, had a standout year in the garnet and black. While his on-field performance has certainly contributed to his rise as a top prospect, Kennard shared with the media just how much the Gamecocks program has helped him off the field.
“They kind of helped me with the seriousness of it,” Kennard explained. “They helped me get my mind orchestrated. They helped me with communications with the media and other things that you need to be ready for at this stage.”
As players like Kennard prepare for the upcoming draft in April, they will go through a series of team and media interviews. The development of their communication skills and professional media training plays a significant role in boosting their draft prospects.
The reigning Nagurski Trophy winner is expected to be picked within the first two rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft.
