Elijah “Choppa” Moore transfers from Syracuse to Utah

The 6-foot-3 guard has three years of eligibility left

Syracuse Orange guard Elijah Moore. / Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

Former Syracuse guard Elijah “Choppa” Moore told On3 Sports on Wednesday night that he has committed to play for the Utah Runnin’ Utes. 

The three-star guard was the second commit on Wednesday and the fourth newcomer via the transfer portal to join coach Alex Jensen’s program. 

He visited campus earlier this week.

The 6-foot-4 Moore, who is from the Bronx, started 16 of 26 games for the Orange as a freshman, averaging 5.2 points and one assist. 

NEWS: Syracuse transfer guard Elijah “Choppa” Moore has committed to Utah, he tells @On3sports.

The 6-4 freshman and former 4⭐️ recruit scored 24 points earlier this season against Tennessee — one of the top defensive teams in the country.

Impressive pickup for new coach Alex… pic.twitter.com/2CcbH9Kfu5

— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) April 16, 2025

Syracuse finished 14-19 overall and 7-13 in the ACC.

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