10/26/2026 1:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Ellis recognized as one of the nation’s most promising point guards
QUEENS, N.Y. – St. John's senior guard Quinn Ellis has been named to the Preseason Top 20 Watch List for the Bob Cousy Award, it was announced this afternoon by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
The Bob Cousy Award, named after the 1971 Hall of Famer, is entering its 24th year celebrating the top point guard in men's Division I basketball.
Fans are encouraged to participate in Fan Voting in each of the three rounds starting on Friday, October 30. In February, the watch list of 20 players for the 2027 Bob Cousy Awards will be narrowed to 10, then to five in March. In late March, the five finalists will be presented to Cousy and the Hall of Fame's selection committee, where winners will be selected. The selection committee for the Bob Cousy Award is composed of top men's college basketball personnel, including media members, head coaches, sports information directors, and Hall of Famers.
Ellis came to Queens following a successful stint overseas. This past season, Ellis helped lead Olimpia Milano to its 32nd Serie A title in addition to a victory in the Italian SuperCup, where he earned MVP honors. In 64 games between EuroLeague and Serie A competition, Ellis averaged 7.7 points per outing, shooting 46.6% from the floor, including a 37.7% clip from deep during EuroLeague play. Ellis dished out 4.2 assists per outing and posted a 2.7-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio.
Ellis excelled in the Red Storm's three preseason exhibitions, averaging 6.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 7.3 assists and just 1.0 turnover per outing. The Sheffield, England, native also averaged 2.0 steals and 2.0 blocks in 38.6 minutes per outing, including a 56-minute effort in the Red Storm's 4OT win against Rutgers at The Garden.
Previous winners of the Bob Cousy Award include Darius Acuff Jr., Arkansas (2026), Braden Smith, Purdue (2025), Tristen Newton, Connecticut (2024), Markquis Nowell, Kansas State (2023), Ja Morant, Murray State (2019), Jalen Brunson, Villanova (2018), Trey Burke, Michigan (2013), Kendall Marshall, North Carolina (2012), Kemba Walker, Connecticut (2011), and Jameer Nelson, Saint Joseph's (2004).
For more information on the 2027 Bob Cousy and Nancy Lieberman Awards and the latest updates, visit hoophallawards.com and follow @hoophallu, #CousyAward, and #LiebermanAward on X and Instagram.
The Red Storm will open the 2026-27 season next Monday when the Johnnies welcome Monmouth to Carnesecca Arean for a 6:30 p.m. tip-off.
2027 Bob Cousy Award Candidates
Markus Burton Indiana
Elliot Cadeau Michigan
Jason Crowe Jr. Missouri
Silas Demary Jr. UConn
Donovan Dent LSU
Quinn Ellis St. John's
Jeremy Fears Jr. Michigan State
Boogie Fland Florida
Aden Holloway Alabama
Josh Hubbard Mississippi State
Nigel James Jr. Marquette
Acaden Lewis Miami
Chance Mallory Virginia
Tahaad Pettiford Auburn
Miles Sadler West Virginia
Jackson Shelstad Louisville
Jordan Smith Jr. Arkansas
Tyler Tanner Vanderbilt
Dedan Thomas Jr. Houston
Robert Wright III BYU
*Players can play their way onto and off the list at any point in the 2026-27 season.
The Bob Cousy Award, named after the 1971 Hall of Famer, is entering its 24th year celebrating the top point guard in men's Division I basketball.
Fans are encouraged to participate in Fan Voting in each of the three rounds starting on Friday, October 30. In February, the watch list of 20 players for the 2027 Bob Cousy Awards will be narrowed to 10, then to five in March. In late March, the five finalists will be presented to Cousy and the Hall of Fame's selection committee, where winners will be selected. The selection committee for the Bob Cousy Award is composed of top men's college basketball personnel, including media members, head coaches, sports information directors, and Hall of Famers.
Ellis came to Queens following a successful stint overseas. This past season, Ellis helped lead Olimpia Milano to its 32nd Serie A title in addition to a victory in the Italian SuperCup, where he earned MVP honors. In 64 games between EuroLeague and Serie A competition, Ellis averaged 7.7 points per outing, shooting 46.6% from the floor, including a 37.7% clip from deep during EuroLeague play. Ellis dished out 4.2 assists per outing and posted a 2.7-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio.
Ellis excelled in the Red Storm's three preseason exhibitions, averaging 6.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 7.3 assists and just 1.0 turnover per outing. The Sheffield, England, native also averaged 2.0 steals and 2.0 blocks in 38.6 minutes per outing, including a 56-minute effort in the Red Storm's 4OT win against Rutgers at The Garden.
Previous winners of the Bob Cousy Award include Darius Acuff Jr., Arkansas (2026), Braden Smith, Purdue (2025), Tristen Newton, Connecticut (2024), Markquis Nowell, Kansas State (2023), Ja Morant, Murray State (2019), Jalen Brunson, Villanova (2018), Trey Burke, Michigan (2013), Kendall Marshall, North Carolina (2012), Kemba Walker, Connecticut (2011), and Jameer Nelson, Saint Joseph's (2004).
For more information on the 2027 Bob Cousy and Nancy Lieberman Awards and the latest updates, visit hoophallawards.com and follow @hoophallu, #CousyAward, and #LiebermanAward on X and Instagram.
The Red Storm will open the 2026-27 season next Monday when the Johnnies welcome Monmouth to Carnesecca Arean for a 6:30 p.m. tip-off.
2027 Bob Cousy Award Candidates
Markus Burton Indiana
Elliot Cadeau Michigan
Jason Crowe Jr. Missouri
Silas Demary Jr. UConn
Donovan Dent LSU
Quinn Ellis St. John's
Jeremy Fears Jr. Michigan State
Boogie Fland Florida
Aden Holloway Alabama
Josh Hubbard Mississippi State
Nigel James Jr. Marquette
Acaden Lewis Miami
Chance Mallory Virginia
Tahaad Pettiford Auburn
Miles Sadler West Virginia
Jackson Shelstad Louisville
Jordan Smith Jr. Arkansas
Tyler Tanner Vanderbilt
Dedan Thomas Jr. Houston
Robert Wright III BYU
*Players can play their way onto and off the list at any point in the 2026-27 season.
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