One of the best stories out there is with 2021 guard El Ellis, a prospect from Durham, and is now looking to be one of the top JUCO guards in the coming year. That can be easily seen with the offers that came flowing in for Ellis and on Friday, he announced his top eight schools.
Phenom Hoops got in touch with Ellis to get his thoughts on each, as he doesn't quite know when he would want to make a decision.
Texas Tech: Known for getting guys that were highly ranked out of high school to the league, and that's big. Also was just in the National Championship game not too long ago. Let's their guys play with freedom and allows them to make plays for each other.
Iowa State: Has been known as Point Guard U. Coach Prohm has had multiple guards come in and turn into pros and that's big.
UConn: Is also known for having some really good guards come through the program and has multiple National Championships, Coach Hurley is getting UConn back to the way they use to be. Also, they are going back to the Big East.
Oregon: Has dome great with JUCO guys, so they know that I don't have much time to showcase my abilities. Coach Altman is also a former JUCO coach.
Louisville: Has the history of being one of the best programs in college basketball each year, Coach Mack lives having experience on his roster and Coach Dino has coached multiple point guards that's in the NBA.
Ole Miss: Has had multiple pros come through. Coach Davis and his staff are trying to get Ole Miss to the top of the SEC!
Georgia: Tom Crean is trying to get Georgia to a point where they haven't been in a while and he's developed his guts into pros on and off the court!
NC Central: I could be the hometown hero, and change the narrative with highly recruited players going to an HBCU. Has been recruiting since my freshman year of high school! Coach Moton has won multiple MEAC champions to get his team to the NCAA tournament.