Boogie Ellis facts for kids

Rejean "Boogie" Ellis (born December 12, 2000) is an American professional basketball player. He plays as a point guard or shooting guard for the Noblesville Boom in the NBA G League. Before becoming a professional, he played college basketball for the Memphis Tigers and the USC Trojans.

Boogie Ellis's Early Life and High School Basketball

Boogie Ellis grew up in San Diego, California. He attended Mission Bay High School for all four years of his high school education. During his time there, he became a very talented basketball player.

Becoming a Top College Recruit

After high school, Boogie was considered one of the best young basketball players in the country. Many colleges wanted him to play for their teams. He was known as a "four-star recruit," which means he was highly rated by experts.

On November 9, 2018, Boogie first decided to play college basketball for Duke University. However, he later changed his mind. He wanted to be the main point guard for his team. When another talented player, Tre Jones, decided to return to Duke, Boogie felt it might affect his playing time.

So, on May 13, 2019, Boogie Ellis chose to play for the University of Memphis. This was a big decision for his basketball future.

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes

Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	Commit date
Boogie Ellis PG	San Diego, CA	Mission Bay (CA)	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	170 lb (77 kg)	May 13, 2019
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 88
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 37  247Sports: 33  ESPN: 39
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources:

Boogie Ellis's College Basketball Journey

Boogie Ellis started his college career at the University of Memphis. In one of his early games, he scored 21 points against NC State. This great performance earned him the "American Athletic Conference Freshman of the Week" award.

During his first year, he averaged about 8 points and 3.3 rebounds per game. In his second year at Memphis, on November 25, 2020, he scored a career-high 24 points in a game against Saint Mary's.

After two years with Memphis, Boogie decided to transfer to another university. On April 12, 2021, he announced he would join the University of Southern California (USC). At USC, he continued to improve his game. In his junior year, he was recognized as an "Honorable Mention All-Pac-12" player, showing he was one of the top players in his conference.

Boogie Ellis's Professional Basketball Career

After finishing his college career, Boogie Ellis hoped to join the NBA. He was not chosen in the 2024 NBA draft, but he still got a chance to play professionally.

Playing for the Stockton Kings

Boogie joined the Sacramento Kings for the 2024 NBA Summer League. This is a special league where new players and young players get to show their skills. He signed with the Sacramento Kings on September 16, 2024. However, he was later waived, meaning he was released from the team.

On October 27, 2024, Boogie Ellis joined the Stockton Kings. This team is part of the NBA G League, which is like a development league for the NBA. Players in the G League work to improve their skills and hopefully get a chance to play in the NBA.

Joining the Noblesville Boom

On March 6, 2025, Boogie Ellis was traded to the Noblesville Boom. This was part of a three-team trade involving other players. He continues to play for the Noblesville Boom in the NBA G League, aiming to reach the NBA.

Boogie Ellis's College Statistics

Here are some of Boogie Ellis's statistics from his college basketball career. These numbers show how well he played in different areas of the game.

College Game Stats