Mar 4, 2023; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard El Ellis (3) drives to the basket as Virginia Cavaliers guard Kihei Clark (0) defends in the first half at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

One way or another, El Ellis’ career at Louisville is over.

Two weeks after declaring for the upcoming NBA draft — while maintaining his eligibility — Ellis also will enter the transfer portal, he told On3Sports on Thursday.

Ellis will keep his name in the draft for now, too.

Ellis boasted team-best averages in points (17.7), assists (4.4) and steals (1.0) in 32 games (all starts) for the Cardinals (4-28) in the recently completed season..

A 6-foot-3 guard, Ellis averaged 13.2 points, 3.0 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 64 games (41 starts) over two seasons at Louisville.

–Field Level Media