Last Updated on May 31, 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.

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