Jojo is stepping into a great environment to grow and learn, and her development should take a big jump playing against high-level competition throughout a national schedule. She showed good rebounding ability with her elite length and ran the floor well with her long stride. She also showed good touch around the basket by knocking down a smooth off-foot runner over a taller defender while using her great elevation to get the shot off. The big-time prospect from Chicago gives IMG another talented piece and adds valuable depth to an already loaded squad.

Jojo has made the move from Illinois to Florida and brings a high-level combination of length and athleticism to an already loaded IMG Academy roster. The top-35 player nationally has the physical tools to create matchup problems all over the floor. Jordyn’s length gives her the ability to impact both ends while her athleticism adds another dimension to IMG’s deep group.

Once again.. Whitney Young is home to a ESPN ranked talent.. and Ellis is that player for them and the city. I have highlighted the major growth in her skill set over the past couple of years, and especially from last year to this year. She is a talent that is well beyond the players in her class. But has a ton more room for growth, which is scary to think about. The ability to defend at a high clip will always be something that she can hang her hat on, especially being a pint blanket. She has the length, the mobility, and the discipline to cause havoc just on that end. The offensive side of her game is where she has been deelioping it that development time is shaping up quickly. She has the mid range going, isnt afraid to snipe it from the three..and around the rim her athelticism helpswith easy finishes there. If shes able to bulk up a little, the traffic and contact wont be a issue for her at all. One of my favorite players to watch.

…Would win the award for most elite rebounder. Ellis towered above the competition on Monday. A great rebounder in the paint and one of the top players in the state, Ellis was nearly automatic on the boards when the ball came her way. Ellis’ unique athleticism and skill-set was also on display – she could routinely split defenders with her handles, which you don’t often see with a post player. Ellis was also scary in transition, overpowering opponents with her distinctive blend of height, length, and passing. Ellis proved why she’s one of the most talented players on the floor when the top girls in Chicago square off.

Ellis has been one of my favorite players to scout in this class. Her growth has been consistent and significant, and each time I’ve seen her, it seems as though she’s either added something to her skill set or become more comfortable in whatever is needed from her on the floor. As a top ESPN prospect, there’s always a lot of eyes on her, but she never seems to play like it. She’s rarely in a rush, plays under control most of the time, and has shown the ability to contest without fouling. She is nowhere near her peak and still has some things to sharpen, but given how much work she’s put in, there’s no doubt she’ll remain one of, if not the top prospect in this class.

Jordyn was consistent and effective for Example Sports Wolfpack 17U on both ends of the court throughout the PGH Great Lakes Region Finals and she added an exclamation point on Sunday. Jordyn’s speed, length, aggressiveness, and instincts stopped opponents in their tracks. She protected the rim with authority, rotating and sliding into position against drives, then timed her blocks to perfection. Jordyn swatted multiple shot attempts with strength and made good entry passes into the post for assists. She caught passes with soft hands and finished well at the rim. Jordyn showed her downhill quickness on a drive from the top of the key, muscled through a defender with a strong shoulder, then scored the contested layup. She used good pivots in the low post to get the angle, then finished with touch off two feet. Jordyn was a force on the glass, working hard to secure offensive rebounds and stuffing the stat sheet in every category. She delivered an impressive effort in the Championship Game, receiving MVP recognition, and has been selected to the All-Tournament First Team.

I am a huge fan of players who consistently show growth, and from the first time I saw Ellis two years ago to now, the change has been complete. She still has so much room to grow, too. The offensive ability stands out first. She can put the ball on the floor with confidence, she shoots the mid range and the three with no hesitation, and she has found her comfort around the rim for put backs or catches in the post. Defensively is where she is always going to leave her mark. Her length is a big part of that, but it is also her ability to contest and block shots without fouling. Great potential.

Jordyn is such a strong presence, outstanding  on the break. Long and athletic, starts the break with great vision, deep pass and creates scoring ops for her team. Outstanding hands, good rebounder, and she makes a difference in the paint! 

Ellis showed she was a standout talent in multiple moments this summer, and the offers reflected that. Heading into the next stretch, the attention will only increase. From a prospect standpoint, coaches will want to see how effective she can be without the ball in her hands. She has flashed that ability, but continuing to prove her versatility will be where her value truly rises.

Ellis made her presence known in a positive way in both games for Whitney Young. Ellis has great size and skill for a young player, but it’s the footwork for me that was so impressive. Ellis used a number of up and under and spin moves in the post, her pivot foot never leaving the floor. Jordyn is far from a finished product, but the work on her post moves was very evident. She is a great athlete with a long wingspan. She rebounds and blocks shots effortlessly. The continued development of her offensive game separates her from other post playing prospects in her class. Ellis shot the ball well from 10-12 feet as well as making her free throws at the line.