Deja Kelly is a guard for the Oregon Ducks and plays as a graduate student in the 2024-2025 season. She played for the North Carolina Tar Heels from 2021-2024. Kelly was a member of the ACC All-Freshman Team in 2021. She played 32 games with the North Carolina Tar Heels last season, averaging 16.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.3 steals per game. She shot 37.3% from the field, including 28.1% from deep. Outside of collegiate basketball, she also won a bronze medal for Team USA at the 2023 FIBA AmeriCup in Mexico.
Deja Kelly had a remarkable high school career at Duncanville High School, making her one of the top recruits in the nation. In 2020, she was named a McDonald's All-American and a Jordan Brand All-American. Kelly received many high-profile accolades, including the 2019-20 Gatorade Texas Girls Basketball Player of the Year and Texas Player of the Year by MaxPreps and USA Today. She was rated as a five-star prospect and ranked the No. 10 recruit in the 2020 class by espnW. Kelly led Duncanville to the Texas 6A state title in 2020, earning Tournament MVP honors. She was in the all-state team three times and all-region team four times. She also earned an honorable mention from the WBCA Coaches' and Jersey Mike's Naismith National High School All-America teams.
Deja Kelly Parents
According to her official UNC roster, Darren Kelly and Theresa Nunn are Deja Kelly’s parents.
Who is the mother of Deja Kelly?
Theresa Nunn is the mother of Deja Kelly. As per Deja Kelly's official North Carolina Tar Heels profile, Theresa is a former collegiate basketball player who played at Valley City State University. Theresa Nunn also coached her daughter’s club team.
Who is the father of Deja Kelly?
Darren Kelly is the father of Deja Kelly. He is also a former collegiate basketball player. A 6 ft 3 in as a guard, he played for the Texas Longhorns from 1999 - 2001. He has also played outside the United States for 11 years.
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What is the nationality of Deja Kelly’s parents?
Deja Kelly’s parents are American nationals. Her father, Darren Kelly, resides in Cedar Hill, while her mother, Theresa Nunn, resides in San Antonio.
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FAQs on Deja Kelly
A. Deja Kelly is presently 23 years old as of January 2025.
A. Deja Kelly is 5 ft 8 in tall.
A. Deja Kelly is a graduate student as of 2024-2025 season.
A. Deja Kelly serves as a guard for the Oregon Ducks.
A. Deja Kelly wears jersey number 25 for the Oregon Ducks.
