Sophomore Curtis Kelly intends to transfer after this semester, head coach Jim Calhoun announced Tuesday. Here’s a look at the press release sent over form UConn Athletics. Expect an article in tomorrow’s sports section and updates on the situation later.
University of Connecticut sophomore Curtis Kelly has asked for permission to speak to other schools and will be transferring from the University, it was announced by Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jim Calhoun Tuesday afternoon.
Kelly will complete the spring academic semester at UConn.
“Curtis and I met over the last several weeks and, although he loves the program, he would like more playing time,” said Calhoun. “He and I both agree that he may have more opportunity for that playing time in another program. We wish Curtis the best of luck and success at wherever he decides to continue his college career.”
“I love being here at UConn and have enjoyed my time over the past two years,” said Kelly. “That was the toughest thing about this decision. But after talking with my family and with Coach Calhoun, I feel I will have a better opportunity and get more out of my college experience if I go somewhere else. I respect Coach Calhoun and will miss my teammates and the many friends I have here at UConn.
“I know that the guys here will have a great chance to do some special things next year, but I needed to be true to what will make me happy. I have learned a lot from Coach Calhoun and I know that everything I have experienced the past two seasons will help me in the future.”
Kelly appeared in 24 games in 2007-08 as a sophomore, averaging 2.0 points and 1.8 rebounds. He missed the final six games of the season after suffering a dislocated left elbow on February 23 in a game at Villanova.
Kelly played in 51 games in his two seasons at Connecticut, starting one, and averaged 2.4 points and 2.2 rebounds per game.
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