Last Updated on February 24, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
Here is a detailed profile of Keon Ellis:
- Full Name: Keon Tyrese Ellis
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: January 8, 2000
- Hometown: Eustis, Florida, USA
- Height: 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm)
- Weight: 175 pounds (79 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 5 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
- Jersey Number: 23
- Position: Shooting Guard
- High School:
- Eustis High School, Eustis, Florida
- Leesburg High School, Leesburg, Florida
- College:
- Florida SouthWestern State College (2018–2020)
- University of Alabama (2020–2022)
- NBA Draft: Went undrafted in the 2022 NBA Draft
- Professional Teams Played For:
- Sacramento Kings (2022–Present)
- Stockton Kings (NBA G League affiliate)
- Career Highlights:
- SEC All-Defensive Team (2022)
- Second-Team NJCAA Division I All-American (2020)
- Suncoast Player of the Year (2020)
- First-Team All-Suncoast (2020)
- Second-Team All-Suncoast (2019)
- Championship Rings: None
- Children: Not publicly available
- Siblings: Ellis’ older brother, Antwon Clayton, played college basketball for Jacksonville before turning professional.
Ellis began his collegiate career at Florida SouthWestern State College, where he set program records and earned national recognition. He then transferred to the University of Alabama, contributing significantly to the Crimson Tide’s success and earning a spot on the SEC All-Defensive Team. After going undrafted in 2022, Ellis signed a two-way contract with the Sacramento Kings, splitting time between the NBA and the G League affiliate, the Stockton Kings. His journey reflects his resilience and determination to succeed at the highest levels of basketball.