Elijah Elliott 6'1 PG UTRGV Transfer

[shocks02]

One year of eligibility left. UTRGV was my man crush continues! on KenPom. Ranked sixth on his team in offensive BPM (-1.9) and last for defensive BPM (-2.2). This one doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me. Maybe the coaching staff has connections with him being from Houston.

Elijah Elliott - UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Guard - ESPN

T-Rank Player Stats - Customizable College Basketball Tempo Free Stats - T-Rank (barttorvik.com)

[calfan]

He has my attention. Played in high school at Houston Yates. More on Elliot.

https://oceagles.com/news/2020/4/27/mens-basketball-houston-prep-standout-elliott-signs-with-eagles.aspx

https://goutrgv.com/news/2023/5/9/mens-basketball-signs-njcaa-all-american-elijah-elliott-for-2023-24.aspx

[shocker43]

23% from 3. We need shooting.

[Shockm]

Skills we seek in a guard recruit should be simple in the following order of ranking. Elliot wasn’t that good.
1. Low turnovers
2. Quickness and Speed
3. Passing/Assists
4. 3 Point Shooting

Our guards this year weren’t high in these areas either.

[ShockHat]

I don’t get it. This is not the move.

[pinstripers]

I don’t get it. This is not the move.

gotta have TWO point guards, minimum

[SubGod22]

gotta have TWO point guards, minimum

I'd rather run with Pipkin as the 2nd PG than bring in this guy. More upside.

[ShockHat]

gotta have TWO point guards, minimum

Sorry but we need impact guards who can create perimeter pressure. He’s not that. Last thing we need is another guard who can’t make a 3, especially now.

[pinstripers]

I wonder why we contacted him?

[Shockm]

The coaches investigate a lot of players. That doesn’t indicate serious recruitment.