Andre Kelly brings efficient, low-mistake frontcourt production to UCSB
Kelly is a proven, high-efficiency forward who gives UC Santa Barbara steady scoring and rebounding from the paint, with career marks that include strong field-goal accuracy and reliable starting experience; at UCSB in 2022-23, he started 34 of 35 games and averaged 9.3 points and 6.5 rebounds, while ESPN lists him at 9.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 57.3% shooting overall. His main value is a dependable interior game—physical on the glass, efficient around the rim, and experienced enough to fit a team that needs toughness and consistency more than flash.