Ellie Boni

Class:
Freshman
Height:
5-9
Position:
Guard
Hometown:
Spokane Valley, Wash.
High School:
University High School

Collegiate Career Highs
Points: 19 (1/27/21 at Boise State)
3FGM: 2 (2x, last 12/04/20 at Fresno State)
3FGA: 5 (12/04/20 at Fresno State)
FGM: 7 (1/27/21 at Boise State)
FGA: 16 (2x, last 12/04/20 at Fresno State)
FTM: 4 (1/27/21 at Boise State)
FTA: 4 (1/27/21 at Boise State)
Rebounds: 9 (1/27/21 at Boise State)
Assists: 4 (12/04/20 at Fresno State)
Blocks: 2 (12/04/20 at Fresno State)
Steals: 1 (12/08/20 vs. San Diego State)
Minutes: 37 (12/04/20 at Fresno State)

2020-21 (FRESHMAN)
One of four freshman on the roster...Started 17 of 19 games played...Started the season opener along with fellow freshman Cali Clark, becoming the first freshmen duo to do so since 2013-14 (Ellen Nystrom & Elin Gustavsson)...Missed the Denver series due to injury...Scored 14 points in game one against Fresno State and followed that up with a game two spread of 37 minutes played, 12 points, five rebounds, four assists and two blocks...Hit buzzer beater baskets to close the third period in both Fresno State games...Had a career day at Boise State (1/27) with 19 points, and nine rebounds...Had five double-digit scoring games.

HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from University High School in Spokane Valley, Wash...Rated a 3.5 star recruit by ProspectsNation.com...Earned All-Greater Spokane League First Team honors for 2019-20...In senior season opener, she dropped a Dan Fitzgerald Memorial Tournament record 39 points in a double-overtime thriller over St. Ignatius...She went 10 of 25 from the field and made 15 of 17 at the line...Helped eliminate third-seeded Gonzaga Prep 53-47 in the District 8 4A tournament while chipping in 21 points...As a junior, named first team All-GSL after aiding the Titans to a 16-8 final record and a trip to the District 8 4A finals...Named a player to watch prior to her junior season by ScoreBook Live Washington...In her sophomore campaign, she logged 16.7 ppg to help UHS to the quarterfinals of the WIAA Class 4A bracket...Received First Team All-GSL honors and Second Team All-State after sophomore year...In the District 8 Tournament, she averaged 13.75 ppg in four games with a high of 20 points...After the season, she scored eight points for team metro in the 25th annual Region vs. Metro Jack Blair Memorial girls basketball game...Picked up second team All-GSL honors as a freshman...Competed at Boo Williams' tournaments with one of the top AAU teams in the country, Nike EYBL Tree of Hope, shoooting 41-percent from 3-point territory...Two former teammates with Nike EYBL Tree of Hope signed with Pac-12 schools...Also played soccer freshman year...Involved in DECA, Yearbook, Crimson Crew, and WDFY.

PERSONAL
Elizabeth Kae Boni…Daughter of Tara and Daimen…Has an two younger brothers, Ollie and Oscar…Plans to major in Journalism...Date of Birth: March 10, 2002.

Ryun Williams about Ellie on November's signing day...
"Ellie is one of the top players in the state of Washington who has a competitive motor and a nice ability to score the basketball. I love how passionate and dedicated Ellie is about the game. She is a true gym rat. Her feel for the game paired with her dynamic and instinctive skill set makes her difficult to guard."