{"id":488374,"date":"2026-03-16T16:27:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T15:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportando.basketball\/?p=488374"},"modified":"2026-03-16T16:27:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T15:27:09","slug":"galatasaray-signs-american-guard-boogie-ellis-until-the-end-of-the-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportando.basketball\/en\/galatasaray-signs-american-guard-boogie-ellis-until-the-end-of-the-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Galatasaray signs American guard Boogie Ellis until the end of the season"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Galatasaray S.K. (men’s basketball)<\/span><\/span> has officially signed American guard Boogie Ellis<\/span><\/span>, adding the player to the yellow-red roster until the end of the season. Known for his scoring ability, perimeter shooting and playmaking skills, Ellis is expected to provide an offensive boost to the team.<\/p>\n

Standing at 1.90 meters, Ellis combines scoring talent with the ability to control the pace of the game and contribute as a versatile playmaker. With experience in both NBA organizations and European basketball, the American guard brings valuable international background to Galatasaray.<\/p>\n

The club welcomed Ellis to the team and wished him a successful remainder of the season with the Galatasaray family.<\/p>\n

Who is Boogie Ellis?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Born on December 12, 2000, in San Diego, California, Ellis is a 1.90-meter guard who began his basketball journey at Mission Bay High School, where he quickly emerged as one of the most promising young players in the country.<\/p>\n

NCAA career \u2013 A scoring guard profile<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ellis started his college basketball career at the Memphis Tigers men’s basketball<\/span><\/span> before transferring to the USC Trojans men’s basketball<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

During his years at USC, he became one of the team\u2019s main scoring options. In the 2022\u201323 season he averaged 17.8 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game, earning a place in the All-Pac-12 First Team and establishing himself as one of the conference\u2019s standout guards.<\/p>\n

In his final collegiate season, Ellis continued to post double-digit scoring averages, finishing his NCAA career as one of the Pac-12\u2019s most notable guards thanks to his outside shooting and leadership.<\/p>\n

NBA and G League experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

After college, Ellis attracted the attention of NBA organizations and participated in the Summer League with the Sacramento Kings<\/span><\/span> and the Phoenix Suns<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

He later played in the NBA G League with the Stockton Kings<\/span><\/span> and the Indiana Mad Ants<\/span><\/span>, where he showcased his scoring ability and playmaking skills.<\/p>\n

European career<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ellis began his European career in the 2025\u201326 season with ALBA Berlin<\/span><\/span>, appearing in both the domestic league and the Basketball Champions League<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Following strong performances, he moved in October to BC Dubai<\/span><\/span>, competing in both the EuroLeague<\/span><\/span> and the ABA League<\/span><\/span>. With Dubai, Ellis averaged 10.4 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.6 steals per game in EuroLeague action, contributing with his scoring, perimeter shooting and high-energy style of play.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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