Deja Kelly, Alyssa Ustby Named To Naismith Trophy Midseason Team

Posted Feb 7, 2023
Deja Kelly and Alyssa Ustby have been named to the midseason team for the Naismith Trophy for women's player of the Year, announced Tuesday. UNC is one of five schools with two players honored. Kelly leads UNC in scoring and ranks sixth in ACC play with 15.9 points per game. Ustby is UNC's top rebounder and ranks fourth in the ACC at 8.9 per game. (GoHeels.com)

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