Ellie climbs more than 20 spots in the rankings update after showing consistent impact and growth on both ends of the floor. Using her length and size, she is a strong on-ball defender who plays physical, team-oriented defense and consistently creates turnovers with active hands and a solid base. Her ability to stay low, keep opponents in front, and deny easy driving lanes makes her a reliable defensive presence. Offensively, she plays within the team concept, attacking the rim when needed while also setting effective screens and understanding when to roll or pop to space the floor. A fearless rebounder, she uses her size and positioning to control the glass and limit second-chance opportunities, making her a dependable two-way contributor.

Ellie climbs more than 20 spots in the rankings update after showing consistent impact and growth on both ends of the floor. Using her length and size, she is a strong on-ball defender who plays physical, team-oriented defense and consistently creates turnovers with active hands and a solid base. Her ability to stay low, keep opponents in front, and deny easy driving lanes makes her a reliable defensive presence. Offensively, she plays within the team concept, attacking the rim when needed while also setting effective screens and understanding when to roll or pop to space the floor. A fearless rebounder, she uses her size and positioning to control the glass and limit second-chance opportunities, making her a dependable two-way contributor.