Deja Kelly, USA roll by Venezuela in AmeriCup opener

Posted Jul 1, 2023
UNC guard Deja Kelly and the United States made it clear Saturday why the Americans are favored to win the FIBA AmeriCup. Kelly started at point guard and collected nine points, three rebounds and four assists as a balanced USA team rolled to an 80–54 victory over Venezuela in the opener for both teams at Domo de la Feria in León, Mexico. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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