
the bruising Northern Illinois forward who brought rebounding and edge
Bristan Kelley has been a physical, high-motor forward for Northern Illinois, with early-career production showing real value on the glass and a team-best 53.1% shooting mark in his 2007-08 season. He was a two-sport standout in high school, and that football background shows up in his toughness, frame, and willingness to battle inside. He’s the kind of fit-coach guys love: not flashy, but sturdy, selfless, and built to do the dirty work.