BY BRITTNI MCCOY
MOUNTAIN CITIZEN

INEZ — Martin County High School shooting guard Eli Mills has drawn the attention of college programs after a strong junior season. He picked up offers from Kentucky Christian University and Olivet Nazarene University in Illinois last week.

Mills enters his senior year as one of the Cardinals’ top perimeter threats. He averaged 5.3 points per game while shooting 45% from the field in the 2024-25 season.

He knocked down 41 3-pointers at a 42.3% clip, establishing himself as one of the most consistent shooters in the 15th Region.

In addition to his scoring, Mills contributed 1.6 rebounds per game and provided steady minutes in the Cardinals backcourt.