The move marks a major transition for the former guard, who wants to bring a new tier of recognition to the school. “This will be a big, big boost for the basketball side to get recognized,” remarked 40-year-old Ellis. And people know that,” he reflected on his tenure, noting that those Warriors set the stage for future success. “Real people that know basketball and all that, they know that. If you switched me and Steph out with the team that won the championships, it’d be the same thing.