Isaac Ellis

Position:
Guard
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Hickory, N.C.
High School:
Overtime Elite (Ga.) - YNG Dreamerz

High School/Prep

Played for Overtime Elite under YNG Dreamerz (Moravian Prep)
Named OTE MVP in 2025-26 after averaging 29.3 points, 8.9 assists and 4.8 rebounds per game during the regular season
Increased production in the league playoffs, averaging 31.5 points, 9.5 assists and 5.8 boards across four games
Broke OTE's single game scoring record, scoring 56 points on November 14, 2025
Was a three-star recruit and one of the top players in the Class of 2026 out of North Carolina

Personal

Born December 26, 2006
Brother Eli plays basketball for College of Charleston
Son of Jeremy and Jenny… has three siblings: Eli, Abraham and Ari
Graduated from Moravian Prep in 2026
Majoring in sports administration
His father Jeremy played basketball at Liberty
His personal goal at UofL is to win a national championship
He chose to attend UofL because of the culture, says it’s the best thing about being a Cardinal
The person with the greatest influence on his athletic career is his father
The basketball player he admires the most is JJ Reddick
A person he admires outside of basketball is Gary Vaynerchuk
The best basketball advice he ever received came from Jared McCain: “Don’t get too high or too low; you’ll have bad days and good days but it’s the days you stay in the middle that will stack up.”
The best moment of his athletic career so far was winning the OTE Championship
The best athlete he’s ever faced was Rob Dillingham
When he played basketball as a kid, he always pretended he was JJ Reddick
Outside of basketball, he enjoys fishing
He’d most like to meet LeBron James
He’s most proud of his own character

Favorites:
NBA Team: Boston Celtics
Class: Sport Administration
App: Instagram
Instagram follow: Mitch Johnson and Mike Cassidy
Vacation spot: Any cruise
Movie: Prison Break
TV Show: Prison Break
Comedian: Kevin Hart
Musical Artist: Luhh Dyl
Food: Steak
Midnight snack: Brownie