Razorback Spotlight: El Ellis
Getting to know El Ellis
What is something you have learned about Razorback athletics history? 49 total Track & Field National Championships
What is your favorite sport other than basketball? Soccer or baseball
What really makes you happy? Being in the gym
Who is the most inspiring person you know and why? My mother, because she was a single parent.
If you could visit anywhere, where would it be? Puerto Rico
What motivates you to be your best? Knowing that I can change my family life forever.
What is something you had to bring with you from home? All my shoes.
Outside of basketball, what skill would you like to learn? How to ski.
What is something you enjoy that would surprise most people? Bowling
Must watch TV Show? The Boondocks
What have you done that would impress the 10-year-old you? Produced at the highest level in college basketball.
What do you miss most from home? My family
What is your favorite meal or place to eat? Hibachi
What is a pet peeve of yours? Getting woken up out of my sleep.
If you won the lottery, what charity would you most like to help and why? Ronald McDonald House “Arkoma”. Because I’m helping raise money for families, so they can stay close while their children get medical support.
What’s your favorite go-to snack? Fruit Snacks
What’s something you’ll never eat? Raw Sushi
What’s the best gift you’ve ever gotten? Jewelry from my older brother