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| All Tweets | DraftExpress: I've liked him since he was playing w/John Wall in AAU. Think he makes someone's roster. RT @Katdaddy23: What do you think about Ryan Kelly?
2011-11-15 08:50:53 | DraftExpress: DX: Top NBA Prospects in the ACC, Part 5 (#21-25): http://t.co/xqDiRXDl - Okaro White, Ryan Kelly, K.T. Harrell, Andre Dawkins, Mike Scott
2011-09-26 02:29:26 | DraftExpress: VUkasin Vujovic was a bright spot for Partizan all day. Clearly their best player. 6-9 PF Ryan Kelly-lookalike w/a tremendous feel. #NIJT
2011-02-18 01:48:16 | Too skinny. Can't guard anyone. Shooting 35% from the field. Doesn't rebound. RT @MicahTraurig Why doesn't Ryan Kelly play much for Duke?
2010-04-05 23:08:04 |
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Duke, Junior
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H: 6' 11"
W: 230 lbs
Bday: 04/09/1991
(21 Years Old)
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Current: PF/C
NBA: PF
Possible: PF/C
| Rank 30 in NCAA Juniors
RSCI: 11
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High School: Ravenscroft
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
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| Top NBA Draft Prospects in the ACC, Part Five (#21-25)
September 26, 2011
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Derek Bodner
Ryan Kelly developed into a solid role player for the Duke Blue Devils last year, and he'll be looking to make a similar step forward during his junior season.
Kelly's strengths are mostly the same as we've described in the past, as he's primarily a face-up, jump shooting big man. He has range out to the collegiate three point line, but his bread and butter is his midrange shot. He's very comfortable from the foul line extended and baseline areas, showing good form and a high release point.
Kelly has a high basketball IQ and good work ethic, and did a very good job of moving without the ball last year. He has soft hands and solid touch around the basket when the Duke guards penetrated, and the arrival of Austin Rivers and his ability to get in the paint could create some additional scoring opportunities for Kelly in this facet of the game.
Kelly shows very little in the ways of shot-creating ability. He does virtually nothing off the bounce, with the exception of using one or two dribbles to setup a pull-up jump shot, and doesn't have the quickness to get into the paint or the athleticism to finish consistently at the rim. He has better footwork and touch in the post than you might expect, but his lack of strength has held him back from using it with much frequency.
Lack of strength was one of his main problems on the defensive side of the ball as well, as he struggled to maintain position in the post and rebound in traffic, pulling down an anemic 4.9 defensive rebounds per 40 minutes pace adjusted, which was the worst figure of any big man in our database last season. He doesn't move his feet particularly well on the perimeter, and would struggle to stay in front of more mobile big men at the next level. He is a heady player, and rotates reasonably well, providing some value as a weak side shot blocker.
When Kelly went overseas in Duke's recent trip to China, he appeared to have put in considerable work in toning and strengthening his body. He played very well over there, starting all four games against the Chinese Junior National team -- alongside Miles, not Mason, Plumlee -- and leading Duke in scoring over that stretch, showing a more diversified offensive game than we've seen in the past.
Last year, Kelly struggled to contribute when his perimeter jump shot wasn't falling, and he was juggled in and out of the starting lineup accordingly. If Kelly can improve his body to the point where he can become a better rebounder in traffic and finisher around the basket, and improve the consistency in his three point shot, he could see his role increase.
Kelly entered Duke listed at 6-9 and 200 pounds, but is now listed at 6-11, 230. If he's indeed grown and filled out that much, his NBA prospects would appear to be much brighter. There's a place in the NBA for skilled, intelligent big men who can space the floor and understand their role, especially if Kelly can prove that he can rebound and defend his position adequately.
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Player Evaluations, McDonald’s All-American Game (East Team)
April 4, 2009
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There isn’t a great deal of new information to add to Ryan Kelly’s (#11 Scout, #20 Rivals, #12 ESPN) profile from the last time we saw him. He’s still the same highly skilled, yet physically underdeveloped big man who looks to be at his best when facing the basket, as he showed by winning the 3-point contest, while putting on a terrific shooting display. Kelly can shoot the ball spotting up or off the dribble, and clearly already has range out to the college 3-point line, which is quite an asset at his position. He’s a decent athlete as well, but lacks the strength to be much of a presence with his back to the basket, and struggles at times getting pushed around in the paint defensively and on the glass. He is a very smart, unselfish and highly competitive player, though, which leaves plenty of room for optimism regarding his ability to develop into a terrific college player as his body continues to fill out. He was one of the few players who actually came here to work this week, something that Coach K obviously would have loved to see.
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Initial Scouting Reports, High School Class of 2009 (#11-150 Recruits)
July 30, 2008
Ryan Kelly (#13 Scout, #17 Rivals, #20 ESPN) was one of the more impressive players we saw at the USA Basketball U-18 tryouts, and was able to translate his game over fairly well to the AAU setting as well.
Kelly probably isn’t going to wow you on first sight, as he’s a skinny power forward with an underdeveloped frame and fairly average athleticism at best. He will win you over eventually, though, as he’s an extremely intelligent player with a very high skill level, is a good teammate who really competes, and is highly versatile to boot. Kelly can play facing the basket, as he has range out to the 3-point line and the ability to pass the ball effectively or put it on the floor. He’s never in a rush, though, and is capable of catching and finishing inside thanks to his nice hands and effective hook shot. He knows how to use fakes and does a good job getting to the free throw line, where he converts at an excellent clip. He’s unselfish by nature, and knows how to move off the ball.
Kelly will compete for rebounds and also does his best on the defensive end of the floor, getting the occasional block or steal in the process, even if his lateral quickness is fairly questionable. He has problems getting pushed around inside on both ends of the floor, and thus will have to work on his body if he’s going to be more of a factor on the interior. He’s not the most naturally gifted player around, but it’s not hard to see why the recruiting services like him. He looks like an excellent college player and has a chance to be a pro down the road if he continues to develop his all-around game.
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