“We as a team have not played particularly well over the last five games. 11-ranked Alabama. Assistant coach Bryan Hodgson has plenty of experience recruiting the junior college ranks and helped sign a player from Ellis’ former school when he and Nate Oats were at Buffalo. “Watching a couple of their games last year, watching them play, I felt like I could fit in because they do get up and down on offense. 8 combo guard) and Keon Ambrose-Hylton (No. And he doesn’t take too many bad shots. “I think this may be the first time defense has really been, like, asked of me, to actually bring it,” Ellis said. Below is the select list of some major cities from Canada. Height: 6'6: Weight: 165: Year: Sophomore: Hometown: Eustis, Florida: High … TUSCALOOSA, AL— 2020 4-star JUCO SG (#3 overall) Keon Ellis has committed to Alabama. “Keon’s been playing great,” Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats said. 47 overall, No. The 6’6” combo guard from Florida SouthWestern State College had finalist of Alabama, Iowa State and … Three-star JUCO guard Keon Ellis commits to Alabama - al.com Along with Yale grad-transfer Jordan Bruner, Alabama has signed JUCO transfer Keon Ellis… Ellis is a JUCO transfer out of Florida Southwestern State College in Fort Myers, Fla. With freshman guard Josh Promo sidelined for the Crimson Tide, junior guard Keon Ellis started in his place against the Vols, and that will again be the case today. 1 combo guard for the 2020, according to 247Sports. He is also the third member of the Crimson Tide’s 2020 recruiting class, joining four-star prospects Josh Primo (No. Click on the "Show Postal Code" button to go get its postal code. When he makes a mistake, he plays really hard and covers it. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. He can do everything out there, and we love that. If the team’s better when you’re on the floor then you probably need to be playing more, and he’s at the top of that list right now.”. You don’t know who’s gonna go down with an injury or with this COVID stuff going on, so just always being ready, and that’s what Keon’s been showing coming off the bench. Keon Ellis NCAA Basketball player profile pages at CBSSports.com. When he gets beat on a blow-by, he recovers and gets a blocked shot or a steal. So, I think he brings a lot to the table.”. l; La Rue, Bob: TI: HB, FW, K: 1947: 70, 72, 75: Laack, Galen : SASK: G, LB: I: 1957: 52: Pacific : 6.00: 230: Apr. I can't say enough about the job … We run in transition. “He’s contributed on both ends of the floor. Contact Charlie Potter by personal message or on Twitter (@Charlie_Potter). 3 overall JUCO prospect during the 2020 recruiting cycle, according to 247Sports. “He’s setting a good example for other guys coming off the bench like myself and guys like (Juwan) and Rojas. 1/17/20. Alabama men’s basketball scored its third commitment for the class of 2020 on Sunday. Ellis was the nation’s top junior college combo guard and No. Plus notes on Josh Primo's injury, Keon Ellis stepping up in his place and Nate Oats' thoughts on possibly earning a No. It’s easy to see why Alabama was interested. The guard has tallied 33 points and 17 rebounds while shooting 67 percent from both the field (12-of-18) and 3-point range (4-of-6) during that span. But a few of them have college experience already under their belts, including guard Keon Ellis, who transferred to UA from Florida Southwestern State. We need those guards who can move and play offense and defense. The blue-collar thing, I think that escalated my defensive ability even more because now, I’m thinking about getting more rebounds, getting in passing lanes, diving for loose balls, which I’m capable of and I’ve been doing a good of that in practice.”. Offensively, he plays really hard. “He can shoot. On April 5, Alabama added another commit in Keon Ellis. 3 JUCO prospect and No. The … But seeing that they get up and down a lot and I can finish in transition, I can shoot the ball, be someone off the dribble, that makes it easier to play in this style of offense.”. Ellis was the top scorer at 18.1 points per game for a Florida Southwestern team that was ranked as the No. While not given a rating by 247Sports, Ellis has a bit of attention; Alabama &… He’s setting a good example, and he’s answering when his number’s called.”. The Crimson Tide will also look to bounce back from its first conference loss of the season. 10,773 talking about this. “Him and (John) Petty are a similar size, 6-5 and long -- and Petty’s been playing unbelievable defense here. He’s a really good defender. Catch the latest episode right here or subscribe on iTunes today! We’re gonna continue to get him more minutes.