Wichita State’s classic dirty-work forward with rebounding bite
In his Wichita State career, Kelly stood out as a high-motor frontcourt piece who did the unglamorous stuff: he finished with 654 rebounds, including 261 offensive boards, and as a senior in the 2017-18 season he averaged 5.6 points and 7.6 rebounds while grabbing a school-record 104 offensive rebounds[12][6]. He wasn’t a high-usage scorer, but he was the kind of relentless, team-first forward coaches love because he brings toughness, activity, and extra possessions—an easy fit for a squad that values defense, effort, and second-chance opportunities[12][3].
