The Toronto Raptors have one very high second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, though Masai Ujiri might not be above moving up or down in the order if he finds one player that really speaks to him.
While conference jewel Kentucky was upset by Saint Peter’s in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, teams like Arkansas and Auburn were able to show the strength of their group.
Toronto themselves are in the market for more backup point guard talent, shooters that will give Gary Trent Jr.
Ellis is a very Raptors-like prospect due to his ability to guard multiple positions on defense despite his gangly, frail frame.
Ellis spent two years at a junior college before arriving in Tuscaloosa, so he might not offer as much developmental upside as some of the players he could be drafted alongside.
Ellis should be expected to come right in and make an impact on the Raptors thanks to his shooting and feistiness on defense.
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