B.J. Ellis
Assistant Coach

Email: bellis@deltastate.edu
Phone:
(662) 846-4462

Brian Ellis enters his first season as the top assistant on coach Jason Conner's staff at Delta State University. Ellis spent the past two seasons as a graduate assistant for the Statesmen. Prior to coming to Delta State, Ellis coached at Pensacola Junior College.

Ellis started his playing career at Okaloosa Walton Community College. He then transferred to Enterprise Ozark where he obtained his Associate of Arts Degree. He was ranked third in the state of Alabama in three-point percentage at the end of his Juco career. He finished his college career at GSC-rival West Florida in 2005. His game high for the Argos was an impressive 37 points.

Ellis graduated from West Florida with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management. He will be pursuing a Master’s of Physical Education from DSU.

Ellis is married to Courtney Moran Ellis. They have two "children" - Gracie Lou and Montaro, their pet akitas.