Deja Kelly earns spot on talented U.S. AmeriCup team

Posted Jun 23, 2023
UNC Women's Basketball star guard Deja Kelly is headed to Mexico to represent her country. USA Basketball named Kelly on Thursday to one of the last four spots on the U.S. team that will play in the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup starting July 1 in León, Mexico. Last season, Kelly was first-team All-ACC, leading the Tar Heels with 16.5 points per game. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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