Quinn Ellis
| No. 3 – Olimpia Milano | |
|---|---|
| Position | Shooting guard / Small forward |
| League | Lega Basket Serie A |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 1, 2003 Sheffield, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Listed height | 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2019–present |
| Career history | |
| –2019 | Sheffield Sharks(youth) |
| 2019–2022 | Orlandina Basket |
| 2022–2025 | Aquila Basket Trento |
| 2022–2023 | → JB Casale Monferrato |
| 2025–present | Olimpia Milano |
Quinn Alistair Ellis (born 1 April 2003) is a British professional basketball player for Olimpia Milano of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA).[1] He plays primarily as a shooting guard or small forward.[2] Ellis began his career in England before moving to Italy, where he advanced through the youth and professional ranks and eventually reached the Italian first division.
Early life and youth career
[edit]Ellis was born in Sheffield, United Kingdom.[3] He comes from a family with basketball history. His grandmother, Betty Cordona, is also a basketball player.[4][5] He played in the youth system of the Sheffield Sharks until 2019,[3] when he moved to Italy to join the development program of Orlandina Capo d’Orlando.[1][6]
Professional career
[edit]Orlandina Capo d’Orlando (2019–2022)
[edit]Ellis joined the Italian side Orlandina Capo d’Orlando in 2019, progressing through their youth and senior teams during his three seasons with the club.[7][8]
Aquila Basket Trento (2022–2025)
[edit]In 2022, Ellis signed with Aquila Basket Trento. During the 2022–23 season he was also assigned to JB Casale Monferrato, where he gained additional playing time and experience. Ellis remained with Trento through 2025.[9]
Olimpia Milano (2025–present)
[edit]Ellis joined Olimpia Milano in 2025, competing in both the Italian LBA and the EuroLeague.[1][7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Limardi, Claudio (2025-07-04). "Quinn Ellis: "Super excited, here there's a great winning culture"". Pallacanestro Olimpia Milano. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ^ "Quinn Ellis / Players". basketnews.com. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ^ a b "Quinn Ellis: The Sheffield Sharks academy graduate who could get selected in the NBA draft". Yorkshire Post. 2024-06-25. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ^ "Sheffield-born basketball star, 19, from legendary local family declares for 2023 NBA Draft". The Star. 2023-04-26. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ^ Limardi, Claudio (2025-09-29). "Following Betty Codona's footsteps: Quinn Ellis is chasing a legend". Pallacanestro Olimpia Milano. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ^ "QUINN ELLIS Profile | EuroCup". Euroleague Basketball. 2024-01-29. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ^ a b "Milan lands up-and-coming talent Quinn Ellis | EuroLeague". Euroleague Basketball. 2025-07-04. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ^ Eurobasket. "Orlandina Basket Capo d'Orlando Basketball Roster 2019". Eurobasket LLC. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ^ Limardi, Claudio (2025-07-04). "Quinn Ellis: "Super excited, here there's a great winning culture"". Pallacanestro Olimpia Milano. Retrieved 2025-11-19.