Cal Men’s Basketball Forward Andre Kelly declares for NBA Draft and enters Transfer Portal
He will still consider a return to Cal
Cal Senior Forward Andre Kelly has declared for the NBA Draft and entered the Transfer Portal. It is likely he did both to keep his options open if he doesn’t get the positive feedback for the 2022 NBA Draft. It’s also noted that he will keep his options open and a return to Cal is not out of the question.
The 6-foot-9 senior averaged 13.4 points, 8.6 rebounds in 21 games. He shot 60.7% from the field and 69.2% from the free throw line. Kelly was playing the best basketball of his career until a leg injury during the USC game on January 29th forced him to miss the rest of the season. He ended the season in the top 5 of double-doubles in the PAC-12, despite missing the last month of games.
We thank Andre for his time here and wish him the best in whatever he decides to do next!
Good for him, we don't deserve him.
Kelly was the rock for this Cal team. Skilled player who got better every year. I think by declaring for the NBA, he will also be visible to overseas pro leagues. I think there are plenty of teams who will like his scoring and rebounding, and perhaps he'll be able to extend his range playing overseas.
By putting his name in the portal, he can also see what interest he has from other schools, so he will have a choice between pro and transfer options. He also can return to Cal of course.
Really liked watching Kelly improve and become the team leader. Good luck to him.