South Carolina Basketball Commit Sets New Record in Playoff Victory

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Eli Ellis, a future South Carolina basketball guard, is currently playing in the Overtime Elite championship series and is putting on a show. On Thursday night, he led his YNG Dreamerz team to a thrilling victory in game three, giving them a 2-1 series lead over the City Reapers. In the process, Ellis set an all-time record for the league.

The standout performance included 33 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and three steals. His four assists now make him the all-time leader in the Overtime Elite record books. Not only that, but he also holds the title as the league’s all-time leading scorer, and is a two-time defending MVP.

Ellis has been dominant throughout the series, showing off his skill in the first two games as well. For the series, he’s averaging an impressive 36.3 points per game, shooting over 50% from the field and beyond the arc. Now, with just one more win, the future Gamecock guard is on the verge of clinching an Overtime Elite championship.

Game four will take place on Friday, March 14th at 7:00 p.m., with game five (if needed) set for Sunday, March 16th at 3:00 p.m. Both games will be available to stream on Overtime Elite’s YouTube channel.

In case you missed it, Ellis, ranked as the No. 70 overall prospect in the On3 Industry Ranking, committed to South Carolina last fall. He will be joining the team this summer, alongside teammate Hayden Assemian, a fellow Palmetto State native. Meanwhile, his brother Isaac Ellis and Kohl Rosario, both part of the 2026 class, are also USC targets.

In addition to Ellis and Assemian, South Carolina has secured two other commitments for the class of 2025: sharpshooting wing Grant Polk and versatile forward EJ Walker. This four-man class is currently ranked 49th nationally.

Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting Gamecock recruiting class and Ellis’s pursuit of an Overtime Elite championship.