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Quinn Ellis

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Quinn Ellis
Ellis with Olimpia Milano in 2026
St. John's Red Storm
PositionPoint guard
LeagueBig East Conference
Personal information
Born (2003-04-01) 1 April 2003 (age 23)
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Listed height196 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Listed weight92 kg (203 lb)
Career information
CollegeSt. John's (commit)
Playing career2019–present
Career history
2019–2022Orlandina
2022–2025Aquila Trento
2022–2023→JB Casale Monferrato
2025–2026Olimpia Milano
Career highlights

Quinn Alistair Ellis (born 1 April 2003) is a British basketball player who is currently committed to play for St. John's Red Storm, in the 2026–27 NCAA Division I basketball season.[1][2] He plays primarily as a point guard or shooting guard.[3]

Ellis began his career in England before moving to Italy at the age of 16, where he advanced through the youth and professional ranks.[4] He played for Italian first division clubs Aquila Basket Trento and Olimpia Milano, competing in the EuroLeague for the latter.[5] While playing for Aquila Basket Trento, he won the Italian league's 2025 Best Player Under 22 Award.[6]

Early life and youth career

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Ellis was born in Sheffield, United Kingdom.[7] He comes from a family with basketball history. His grandmother, Betty Cordona, is also a basketball player.[8][9] He played in the youth system of the Sheffield Sharks until 2019,[7] when he moved to Italy to join the development program of Orlandina Capo d’Orlando.[10][11][4]

Professional career

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Orlandina Capo d’Orlando (2019–2022)

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Ellis joined the Italian side Orlandina Capo d’Orlando in 2019, progressing through their youth and senior teams during his three seasons with the club.[5][12]

Aquila Basket Trento (2022–2025)

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In 2022, Ellis signed with Aquila Basket Trento. During the 2022–23 season he was also assigned to JB Casale Monferrato, where he gained additional playing time and experience. Ellis remained with Trento through 2025.[13]

Olimpia Milano (2025–2026)

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Ellis joined Olimpia Milano of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA) and the EuroLeague.[10][5]

References

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  1. ↑ Braziller, Zach (14 April 2026). "St. John's beats out top schools for explosive English point guard Quinn Ellis". New York Post. New York Post. Archived from the original on 24 June 2026. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
  2. ↑ Westby, Nick (15 April 2026). "Quinn Ellis: The making of a Sheffield basketball star who hit the jackpot at US college St John's". Yorkshire Post. Yorkshire Post. Archived from the original on 24 June 2026. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
  3. ↑ "Quinn Ellis / Players". basketnews.com. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
  4. 1 2 Petrucci, Jason. "St. John's Lands International Star Prospect Quinn Ellis". The Torch. The Torch. Archived from the original on 24 June 2026. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
  5. 1 2 3 "Milan lands up-and-coming talent Quinn Ellis | EuroLeague". Euroleague Basketball. 4 July 2025. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
  6. ↑ "LBA Awards 2025 - Quinn Ellis (Dolomiti Energia Trentino) è il Best Under 22 of the Year - IBSA | LBA". www.legabasket.it (in Italian). Lega Basket. Archived from the original on 24 June 2026. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
  7. 1 2 "Quinn Ellis: The Sheffield Sharks academy graduate who could get selected in the NBA draft". Yorkshire Post. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  8. ↑ "Sheffield-born basketball star, 19, from legendary local family declares for 2023 NBA Draft". The Star. 26 April 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  9. ↑ Limardi, Claudio (29 September 2025). "Following Betty Codona's footsteps: Quinn Ellis is chasing a legend". Pallacanestro Olimpia Milano. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  10. 1 2 Limardi, Claudio (4 July 2025). "Quinn Ellis: "Super excited, here there's a great winning culture"". Pallacanestro Olimpia Milano. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  11. ↑ "QUINN ELLIS Profile | EuroCup". Euroleague Basketball. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  12. ↑ Eurobasket. "Orlandina Basket Capo d'Orlando Basketball Roster 2019". Eurobasket LLC. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
  13. ↑ Limardi, Claudio (4 July 2025). "Quinn Ellis: "Super excited, here there's a great winning culture"". Pallacanestro Olimpia Milano. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
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