Deja Kelly, Alyssa Ustby Named To Player of the Year And All-America Watch List

Posted Feb 27, 2024
Tar Heel seniors Deja Kelly and Alyssa Ustby have been named to the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award and All-America Watch List, announced on Tuesday by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association. The two are among 40 players who were selected for the list. They're among eight ACC players on the list. UNC is one of 11 schools with teammates on the list. (GoHeels.com)

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