Ellis-Cipriano, a senior out of Bishop Hendricken, saved his best effort last, dropping 38 points and grabbing 12 rebounds in his team’s Open State Tournament semifinal loss to Central. A dynamic playmaker, he used his athleticism, burst, and length to finish at a high level around the rim, while also proving to be a tough shot maker in the mid-range and from behind the arc. His quickness allowed him to make plays as an on-ball defender and in passing lanes, and he took full advantage of his athleticism in the open floor as both a scorer and creator.

Ellis-Cipriano, a senior out of Bishop Hendricken, saved his best effort last, dropping 38 points and grabbing 12 rebounds in his team’s Open State Tournament semifinal loss to Central. A dynamic playmaker, he used his athleticism, burst, and length to finish at a high level around the rim, while also proving to be a tough shot maker in the mid-range and from behind the arc. His quickness allowed him to make plays as an on-ball defender and in passing lanes, and he took full advantage of his athleticism in the open floor as both a scorer and creator.