1. Kylor Kelley was born on August 26,1997 and is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association.
17 Facts About Kylor Kelley
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Kylor Kelley played college basketball for the Oregon State Beavers.
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Kylor Kelley played three years of varsity basketball for Gervais High School in Gervais, Oregon.
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Kylor Kelley set the school's career, single-season and single-game records for blocks.
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Kylor Kelley did not qualify to play for most four-year colleges.
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Kylor Kelley transferred to Lane Community College, where he received more Division I interest as a result.
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At Lane CC, Kylor Kelley was recruited by multiple Pac-12 programs and chose to continue his career at Oregon State because he wanted to stay close to home.
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Kylor Kelley averaged 7.7 points and five rebounds per game and was named to the Pac-12 All-Defensive Team.
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Kylor Kelley became Oregon State's all-time leader in blocks in a January 30,2020 victory over Stanford, during which he posted 10 points, seven blocks and six rebounds.
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Kylor Kelley finished his senior season averaging 11.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.45 blocks per game, earning Pac-12 All-Defensive Team honors for a second time.
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Kylor Kelley averaged the second-most blocks per game in the nation and led the Pac-12 in that category.
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On December 20,2022, Kylor Kelley was reacquired by the Austin Spurs, but was waived the next day without playing for the team.
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On May 12,2023, Kylor Kelley signed with the Calgary Surge of the Canadian Elite Basketball League.
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On October 3,2023, Kylor Kelley signed with the Boston Celtics, but was waived the next day.
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On January 26,2025, Kylor Kelley signed a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks.
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Kylor Kelley made his NBA debut the next day against the Washington Wizards, scoring one point and grabbing four rebounds in a blowout win.
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On March 8,2025, the South Bay Lakers announced that Kylor Kelley had rejoined their roster.