Jaylen Ellis
Jaylen Ellis
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Steve Quattrocchi | Prep Hoops Scout
Ellis transferred from Western as part of the mass exodus from there. A short stop at a prep school led to him landing at Jeffersontown. He’s yet to play for the Chargers so I assume he’s awaiting eligibility.
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Read EvaluationBrady Kennedy | Prep Hoops Scout
Ellis is rim running big man that moves exceptionally well for his size He is a great rim protector and getting out in transition to finish. Needs to get more comfortable scoring in the half court and expanding his game, but he makes an immediate impact crashing the boards and creating energy plays. He has the capability of taking his game to the next level if he can develop a consistent jump shot and really focus on his skills in the half court. Has unbelievable potential.
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Read EvaluationSteve Quattrocchi | Prep Hoops Scout
Ellis’ future is as an energy guy and finisher on offense and a rim protector and rebounder on the defensive end. Jaylen already holds a couple of D2 offers and has flashed potential at times over the last few seasons. As his offensive repertoire advances, so should his stock as a college prospect.
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Read EvaluationSteve Quattrocchi | Prep Hoops Scout
Western entered the season with expectations of a run to Rupp Arena but they have their work cut out for them just to get to the regional tournament. Against DeSales, Ellis will need to work alongside Jayden Miles to negate the presence of brothers Crew and
Will Gibson
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Gibson
6'6" | C
DeSales | 2024
State
KY
for the Colts. In what will likely be the best game of opening rounds across Kentucky, Jaylen will need to step up for the Warriors to get a win.
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Read EvaluationSteve Quattrocchi | Prep Hoops Scout
Like Godfrey, Jaylen has made huge strides in his development over his high school career. His skills continue to improve and Ellis tends to play pretty hard on both ends of the court. Jayden Miles gets more headlines but Jaylen already has a couple of offers and could end up the more effective of the two big man prospects.
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Read EvaluationSteve Quattrocchi | Prep Hoops Scout
Jaylen has recently earned his first two scholarship offers and seems like he is turning the corner in his development. Ellis has come a long way since he was an awkward freshman that was thrown into the fire at the varsity level. An above average rim protector and rebounder, the 6’7 center knows exactly what he is and plays his role well.
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