From a Sweet 16 Run to NIL Deals, UNC’s Deja Kelly is Already a Star in the Making

Posted Jul 1, 2022
There are so many layers to rising North Carolina women's basketball standout Deja Kelly. Each layer exposes even more greatness beneath the surface. You find a genuine heart that enjoys spreading wisdom and building out her women’s empowerment initiative in her community. And then there’s the killer competitiveness and top-notch IQ on the court. (SLAM Online)

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