Last Updated on July 24, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Rejean “Boogie” Ellis established himself as a confident scoring guard who never hesitated to take responsibility for creating offense in important moments. His ability to knock down perimeter shots, attack off the dribble, and play with poise made him a key piece of every backcourt he joined.

Player Profile

Personal Information:

  • Full Name: Rejean Tremaine Ellis Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: December 12, 2000
  • Hometown: San Diego, California, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm)
  • Weight: 190 pounds (86 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 3 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 12 (US)

Basketball Career:

  • Position: Point Guard / Shooting Guard
  • Jersey Number: 5
  • High School: Mission Bay High School (San Diego, California)
  • College:
    • University of Memphis (2019–2021)
    • University of Southern California (USC) (2021–2024)
  • NBA Draft: Declared for the 2024 NBA Draft but went undrafted
  • Professional Teams:
    • Stockton Kings (2024–present)
  • Championship Rings: None to date

College Achievements:

  • AAC Sixth Man of the Year (2021)
  • NIT Champion (2021)
  • First-team All-Pac-12 (2023)
  • Second-team All-Pac-12 (2024)

Professional Career:

  • Joined the Sacramento Kings for the 2024 NBA Summer League
  • Signed with the Sacramento Kings on September 16, 2024
  • Waived by the Kings on October 18, 2024
  • Joined the Stockton Kings on October 27, 2024

Personal Life:

  • Children: None
  • Siblings: Information not publicly available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Boogie Ellis profiles as a quick, shot-making combo guard whose best work comes from perimeter scoring, ball-screen creation and steady lead-guard decision-making. Defensively, he fits more as a competitive point-of-attack guard than a true stopper, using effort, lateral quickness and activity to stay attached, even if his frame can be tested by stronger matchups. Offensively, he operates as a floor spacer, pull-up threat and secondary playmaker who can initiate sets, get into the lane and punish defenses from deep rather than overwhelm them with size at the rim. Physically, Ellis is a lean 6-foot-3, 190-pound guard with good burst, a live handle and enough agility to create separation. Put together, his game is built on pace, craft and shooting touch: he is the kind of experienced backcourt scorer who can run offense in stretches, play on or off the ball, and keep pressure on defenses with quick decisions and three-level scoring.

Scouting Report

Boogie Ellis has always looked more dangerous when the defense is forced to respect both his jumper and his first step, because that’s where his rhythm starts dictating possessions instead of reacting to them. He’s comfortable operating out of high pick-and-rolls, patiently probing until the screener creates just enough separation, then rising into a pull-up or turning the corner before the big can recover. The interesting thing is that he doesn’t need a wide driving lane to create an advantage. A slight hesitation or change of pace is often enough to freeze the on-ball defender, and once help arrives he’s capable of firing a quick pass to the weak-side wing or dropping the ball off to a rolling big without overcomplicating the read. When he starts hunting difficult shots early in the clock, though, the efficiency can disappear just as quickly. That’s the trade-off. His scoring mentality occasionally pulls him toward contested jumpers when a simpler play would keep the offense flowing. Defensively, he competes with active hands and generally navigates screens better than he’s given credit for, but stronger guards can displace him on drives and bigger wings will often target him in switches, particularly when they can play through contact. What stands out is how often he anticipates where the ball is going rather than simply chasing it, allowing him to jump passing lanes or rotate into help before the offense expects it. He’s at his best in an up-tempo system with multiple creators, where he can alternate between initiating offense and attacking defenses that are already tilted instead of carrying every possession from start to finish. That freedom suits his game because it lets him play instinctively without becoming predictable. There are similarities to Jordan Clarkson in the confidence he brings as a shot creator who can heat up quickly, while parts of his game resemble Patty Mills when he’s flying off movement into quick pull-ups and forcing defenses to extend well beyond the three-point line.

USC Athletics — Boogie Ellis – Men’s Basketball – USC Athletics
Sports Illustrated — NBA Draft Scouting Report: USC’s Boogie Ellis
NBA Draft Room — Boogie Ellis