Three-time all-ACC guard Deja Kelly is transferring to Oregon from North Carolina, sources told ESPN on Monday. Kelly, a 5-foot-8 senior from Texas, averaged 15.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game during her career in Chapel Hill, where she started all four years and led the Tar Heels in scoring the past three.
She has a fifth and final year of eligibility as the NCAA granted student-athletes a freebie season during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kelly was also eligible to depart for the 2024 WNBA draft. Kelly, who upon entering the portal in early April hadn't ruled out a return to Chapel Hill, finished her UNC career eighth on the scoring list, helping the program reach the Sweet 16 in 2022.
The Tar Heels fell to eventual national champion South Carolina in the second round this season. Kelly is also a standout in the NIL realm, boasting deals with Tommy Hilfiger, Crocs, Beats by Dre and more.