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Deja Kelly speaks with the media during 2024 NCAA Tournament play.
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Kelly Earns All-America Honorable Mention For Third Time
April 5, 2024 | Women's Basketball
For the third year in a row, North Carolina guard Deja Kelly has earned All-America honorable mention from the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA).
The organization announced its 10-member All-America team and 42 additional honorable mention honorees on Thursday evening.
A three-time All-ACC honoree, Kelly led the Tar Heels in scoring in 2023-24, averaging 16.3 points per game. It marked the third year in a row she has been the team's scoring leader and averaged more than 16 points per game. With 1,858 career points, she finished the season ranked eighth on UNC's all-time scoring list.
UNC wrapped up the year at 20-13, making its fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance and reaching at least the second round of play for the third year in a row. Kelly, a team captain, started all 33 games for the Tar Heels.
The organization announced its 10-member All-America team and 42 additional honorable mention honorees on Thursday evening.
A three-time All-ACC honoree, Kelly led the Tar Heels in scoring in 2023-24, averaging 16.3 points per game. It marked the third year in a row she has been the team's scoring leader and averaged more than 16 points per game. With 1,858 career points, she finished the season ranked eighth on UNC's all-time scoring list.
UNC wrapped up the year at 20-13, making its fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance and reaching at least the second round of play for the third year in a row. Kelly, a team captain, started all 33 games for the Tar Heels.
Another one ✔️🇺🇸
Congrats to DK on @WBCA1981 All-America honors for the 3rd year in a row!
🔗: https://t.co/6rZm7DKox4#GoHeels | @dejakelly25 pic.twitter.com/WGV8UI71Fw— Carolina Women's Basketball (@uncwbb) April 5, 2024
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