High-Impact Guard with Elite Rebounding for Northern Illinois
In the 2025 season, Daemar Kelly (Northern Illinois Huskies, G) averaged 5.6 PPG, 3.1 RPG, and 1.2 APG while shooting 28.9% FG, but his true differentiator is his relentless intensity and elite rebounding from the guard position—ranking 5th on his team with 29 total rebounds. Though his shooting efficiency is a concern, Kelly brings a 'win-every-possession' mentality, a 1m96 frame that allows him to bully smaller guards, and a history of 33 starts at St. Francis (Pa.) where he averaged 8.3 PPG. He’s a high-energy fit for teams needing defensive grit and secondary rebounding, not a pure scorer. His intensity level is unmatched, making him a reliable presence in tight games despite statistical limitations.
