Kelly scores 21, UCF beats SMU 76-70 in AAC Tournament
Led by CJ Kelly's 21 points, the UCF Knights defeated the SMU Mustangs 76-70 in the American Athletic Conference TournamentMARCH 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Struggles from deep Kelly finished with 14 points (5-13 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 82-75 loss to South Florida.
Impact Kelly shot the ball well inside the arc in Wednesday's loss, but was unable to sink any threes. Over the last three games, Kelly has converted on just one three-pointer in 14 attempts, struggling mightily to find his rhythm from deep. Kelly has started the majority of the season for the Knights, averaging a team leading 2.9 assists and 1.3 steals per game.
FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hendricks leads UCF against Tulsa after 23-point game
UCF hosts the Tulsa Golden Hurricane after Taylor Hendricks scored 23 points in UCF's 72-67 victory over the Wichita State ShockersFEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Part of starting lineup again Kelly had 11 points (3-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 82-71 loss to Houston.
Impact Kelly was demoted to the bench during mid-January. But after averaging 18.7 points across it, he is a part of Central Florida's starting lineup again. Unlike most cases, that could be harmful to his overall value. So far this season, Kelly is averaging 4.5 more points off the bench than as a starter.
JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sasser, No. 3 Houston Cougars to visit Hendricks, UCF Knights
No. 3 Houston faces UCF in AAC play WednesdayJANUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores 18 off bench Kelly provided 18 points (6-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Saturday's 85-72 loss to South Florida.
Impact Over the last three games, Kelly has entered off the bench, though his overall playing time has not seen a decline. Kelly has scored 17 or more points in each game since he was moved to the bench. His four made three pointers on Saturday marked his third straight game hitting multiple threes. Kelly is averaging a career high 2.1 made threes per game this season.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Harris scores 33 as South Florida defeats UCF 85-72
Tyler Harris’ 33 points led South Florida past UCF 85-72JANUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Forbes scores 27, Tulane knocks off UCF 77-69
Led by Jaylen Forbes' 27 points, the Tulane Green Wave defeated the UCF Knights 77-69 on SaturdayJANUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
UCF plays SMU following Kelly's 30-point game
JANUARY 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reaches 30 points Kelly contributed 30 points (9-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 8-10 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 64-61 win over East Carolina.
Impact Kelly reached 30 points for the first time this season. Wednesday marked his third game of the season finishing with 20 or more points, shooting very efficiently in the close win. Kelly had been struggling over the past few games leading up to Wednesday, shooting just 33.3 percent from the field before his impressive shooting performance. Through 15 games, Kelly is averaging a team leading 2.3 assists and 1.2 steals per game.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kelly scores 30 as UCF beats East Carolina 64-61
The UCF Knights defeated the East Carolina Pirates 64-61 on Wednesday night led by CJ Kelly's 30 pointsJANUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 3 Houston converts turnovers into 71-65 win over UCF
Tramon Mark scored 19 points, Marcus Sasser had 18 points and No. 3 Houston held on for a 71-65 win over Central FloridaDECEMBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lights out from the field Kelly notched 20 points (8-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and three steals over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 72-61 win over Ole Miss.
Impact Kelly tied his season high of 20 points in Wednesday's win. The 6-foot-5 guard led the team in scoring, marking his fifth game in double figures this season. Kelly has remained in the starting lineup over the last five games after an impressive start to the season.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
UCF builds early lead then staves off Ole Miss in 72-61 win
CDECEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tarleton State visits UCF after Hendricks' 21-point game
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hendricks leads UCF against Tarleton State after 21-point game
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets starting nod Kelly is in the starting five for Wednesday's game against Evansville.
Impact Kelly will start his first game of the season Wednesday. The senior guard is averaging 13.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 steals in 27.0 minutes across five games this season.
NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leads in scoring off the bench Kelly finished Monday's 70-37 win over Western Illinois with 17 points (7-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt), two assists and one steal across 21 minutes.
Impact Kelly lead all Knights in scoring, providing a huge burst off the bench. The 6-foot-5 guard transferred from UMass over the offseason and has assumed the role as the Knights sixth-man. Kelly is shooting just 26.3 percent from three on 6.3 attempts per game this season. Over the last two seasons, Kelly shot much better from three, shooting 41.5 percent from deep in 2020.
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kelly's 17 help UCF defeat Western Illinois 70-37
Led by CJ Kelly's 17 points, the UCF Knights defeated the Western Illinois Leathernecks 70-37 on Monday nightNOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moving to UCF Kelly will transfer to UCF, Stephen Leonard of 247Sports reports.
Impact Kelly will join the fourth program of his collegiate career after landing with the Knights. The graduate transfer has struggled with injuries throughout his collegiate career, and he should add valuable experience off the bench for UCF. Kelly averaged 10.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists with Massachusetts last year.
JULY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Enters transfer portal Kelly has entered the transfer portal, per VerbalCommits.com.
Impact Kelly has bounced around programs thus far in his college career, and put together a solid season in 2021 for Massachusetts. The guard logged 10.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists while playing 25.2 minutes. He's been plagued by injuries, which have kept him from playing a full season to this point. Kelly will look to put together a complete season wherever he ends up.
JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Getting start Wednesday Kelly is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against La Salle.
Impact Kelly will get another start with Noah Fernandes out of this contest. Kelly should see 25-30 minutes in this contest if everything goes as planned.
JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to go Kelly (knee) will be available for Thursday's game against Saint Louis, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Kelly has missed the last two games while dealing with knee inflammation. He played a significant role for Massachusetts prior to the injury, averaging 13.9 points in 29.1 minutes per game.
JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from lineup Kelly (knee) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Rhode Island.
Impact Considered a game-time decision entering Saturday, Kelly will, at best, be limited to a role coming off the bench against the Rams. Kelly has been dealing with knee inflammation, which leaves T.J. Weeks and Cairo McCrory as the next options to step up in his stead.
JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will be a game-time decision Kelly is a game-time decision for the game against URI on Saturday, Michael Bergman reports.
Impact If Kelly is sidelined for T.J. Weeks and Cairo McCrory to play more than their usual minutes.
JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
