SALT LAKE CITY – University of Utah head men's basketball coach
Larry Krystkowiak announced the addition of Williston State transfer Jordan Kellier for the upcoming 2020-21 campaign Tuesday.
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"We are very excited to have Jordan join our Ute family," said Krystkowiak. "He is a terrific young man that will give us a lot of versatility at the wing with a strong motor. He is a tireless worker who continues to improve each year. In addition, his tremendous character will fit in nicely with our team."
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Kellier spent his freshman season with the Tetons and averaged 17.4 points and 8.6 rebounds to go with a .446 shooting clip. The 6-6 guard started in 19-of-21 games he played in last year for Williston State with five double-doubles and scored 20-plus points in 10 games.
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He spent his prep career at Redemption Christian Academy in Troy, N.Y., under Tristan Wilchcombe.
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Hailing from Portmore, Jamaica, Kellier will become the third active Jamaican-born player in NCAA Division 1 next season according to RealGM, joining Kofi Cockburn (Illinois) and Warren Williams (Manhattan).
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Kellier joins fellow newcomers Ian Martinez (JSerra HS) and Pelle Larsson (Riksbasketgymnasiet Luleå) at the U for the upcoming 2020-21 season.
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Jordan Kellier
6-6 | 215 | G
Redemption Christian Academy | Portmore, Jamaica
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Played his freshman season at Williston State under head coach Rylee Hernandez where he started in 19-of-21 games he played in … helped guide the Tetons to the NJCAA Region XIII Tournament Semifinals averaging 17.4 points and 8.6 rebounds with a 44.6-shooting percentage … scored double-digit points in 19-of-21 games he played in with five double-doubles and 10 games with 20-plus points … opened his collegiate career with a bang, scoring 23 points with 13 rebounds against Dakota College at Bottineau … recorded a career-high 29 points at perennial powerhouse Indian Hills Community College while pulling down a career-high 14 rebounds on the road against Marshalltown CC.
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