South Carolina basketball commit hits game-winning buzzer-beater to clinch championship

South Carolina basketball commitment Eli Ellis has once again proven his clutch ability. On Friday night, he delivered a buzzer-beater in game four to secure the Overtime Elite (OTE) championship for his team. Despite tight defense at the top of the key, Ellis showed why he is simply inevitable.

Ellis and his YNG Dreamerz team are now the OTE champions. Hayden Assemian, another Gamecock commitment, along with 2026 targets Isaac Ellis and Kohl Rosario, also play for the Dreamerz.

You can watch the thrilling game-winner below:

ELI ELLIS GAME WINNER FOR THE OTE CHIP 🚨

YOUR STORYBOOK ENDING 📕 @Eliellis25 pic.twitter.com/TRYRHOZRta

— Overtime Elite (@OvertimeElite) March 15, 2025

Ellis finished the game with an impressive stat line: 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists, shooting over 50% from both the field and beyond the arc. He made crucial shots throughout the game, including his game-winning basket, where he created something out of nothing.

Over the four-game series, which the YNG Dreamerz won 3-1, Ellis averaged more than 35 points per game, hitting over half of his shots, including 3-pointers. His dominant performance earned him the championship series MVP honors. It was the perfect way to end Ellis’ Overtime Elite career, where he leaves as the league’s all-time leading scorer and assist leader, guiding his team to the title. After the victory, he declared that his time with Overtime Elite was officially “completed.”

According to On3’s industry rankings, Ellis is the No. 70 overall player in the country, the No. 21 shooting guard, and the No. 4 recruit in North Carolina. Alongside Ellis and Assemian, EJ Walker (a versatile forward) and Grant Polk (a 3-point sharpshooter) are also part of South Carolina’s 2025 signing class.