Nicholls State University men’s basketball player Emarion Ellis was arrested for reckless operation of a vehicle and operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Emarion Ellis, 21, born on July 31, 2003, was named Iowa 3A player of the Year and First Team All-Class 3A by the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association in the 2020-21 season.
Highlights
- Emarion Ellis was named IOWA 3A Player of the Year by the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association.
- Ellis was arrested and kept at the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex and was charged with reckless operation of a motor vehicle and first offense DWI.
- Emarion underwent knee surgery when he was ready to take his game to the next level with Marquette.
During his first year in the 2021-22 season, he played 14 games and averaged 2.1 points, totaling 29 on 7 of 17 field-goal attempts and 5 of 9 from 3-point range.
He scored six points in 12 minutes against Jackson State. In the 2022-23 season, Ellis had off-season leg surgery.
In the 2023-24 season, he played in 11 games, with three starts, for the Braves, averaging 2.5 points and 1.9 rebounds. He scored a career-high 11 points against Cleveland State.
He also pulled down a personal best five rebounds against Akron.
Colonels’ Guard Emarion Ellis Has Been Released After Posting A $5000 Bond
Nicholls State University men’s basketball player Emarion Ellis was arrested on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 7:29 AM and kept at the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex, per the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office daily booking log.
His residence is listed as 624 Percy Brown Road in Thibodaux.
He was caught by the Thibodaux Police Department and charged with reckless operation of a motor vehicle and first offense DWI.
Nicholls’ Athletic Director Jonathan “J.T.” Terrell didn’t reveal any information about the case as the incident was under investigation.
He said that once information is released, he will talk with the University, the team, and legal counsel to decide the next steps athletics and the University should take.
As per the latest information, Ellis was released from jail after posting a $5,000 fine. However, Ellis has not provided further details on the incident.
Ellis Underwent Surgery On His Patella In April 2022
Following an up-and-down first season at Marquette, sophomore guard Emarion Ellis was ready to take his game to the next level.
However, he had to take a break due to a knee injury. He said,
“I have to sit there and watch something that I love to do,”
Emarion Ellis
He underwent surgery on his patella in April 2022, which he said was found to be 60% fractured. Ellis said,
“I always had this knee problem even before I got here. I couldn’t really jump off both my legs because my knee was always in pain and then eventually, it got bad to where I couldn’t really play anymore. I went with surgery because I felt like I could still be waiting for it to heal which would have been a waste of time,”
Emarion Ellis
With the season just six days away, the answer to Ellis redshirting was still up in the air.
Assistant coach Neil Berry said the team would miss the opportunity to bring Ellis off the bench if he chose to redshirt.
Ellis said he continues to learn from his teammates in practices as he watches from the sideline.
Berry said he believes Ellis’ best basketball is still ahead of him despite his setback. He added,
“He’s got unbelievable potential as a point guard and can be a great defender,” “It takes a while to get these kind of things back in the flow of things after an injury.”
Neil Berry
First-year guard Sean Jones said one way Ellis showcases this is through the relationships he builds with his teammates. He added,
“He’s given me advice that I don’t even think I needed, which has impacted me more than he even knows,” Jones said. “I’m pretty sure he gave everyone some advice that’s impacted them, he’s a great person.”
Sean Jones
Sophomore forward David Joplin highlighted what Ellis brings to the team on the court. He said,
“He is explosive, fast. He can get to the rim. He can really facilitate and he’ll be a great defender,” Joplin said. “I can’t wait till he gets back.”
David Joplin
However, after resting for several months, he returned to court.
Additional Information
- Nicholls Colonels guard Emarion Ellis stands 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 201 lbs.
- Ellis was initially committed to the University of Texas. Still, when Shaka Smart left the Longhorns to take the job at Marquette University, Ellis flipped his commitment to the Golden Eagles.
- While playing at Davenport Assumption in Iowa, Ellis was ranked as the No. 86 overall player nationally in the Class of 2021 and the No. 6 combo guard in the country.
