2015-16 Women's Basketball Roster
Biography
KELLY'S CAREER STATISTICS
GENERAL:
- Tough, physical post presence
- Major upside
- Tremendous rebounder
AS A JUNIOR:
- Appeared in all 35 games, averaging 5.8 points and 4.2 rebounds in 20.5 minutes off the bench
- Scored in double figures six times, including a season-high 15 points in regular season finale against Saint Peter's (3/1/15)
- Averaged 9.3 points and 5.0 rebounds off the bench during Siena's four-game run to the WBI Championship Game
- Tallied team-high 14 points in WBI Semifinals victory over Mercer (3/25/15)
AS A SOPHOMORE:
- Played in eight games before suffering season-ending injury in mid-December
- Averaged 4.6 points and 3.8 rebounds while shooting an even 50% from the floor in 11.8 minutes off the bench
- Scored a season-high 14 points (7-11 FG) and added six rebounds in win over Buffalo (12/7/13)
- Tallied 11 points and a season-high nine rebounds in just 14 minutes in victory over Sacred Heart (11/26/13)
AS A FRESHMAN:
- Appeared in 14 games, making two starts
- Played in each of the final 12 games of the year after missing significant time due to injury
- Scored a season-high six points off the bench at Iona (2/24/13)
- Grabbed eight rebounds including five off the offensive glass at Rider (3/1/13)
- 19 of 37 rebounds came off the offensive glass
- Rejected 10 shots
BEFORE SIENA:
- Led St. Anthony's to back-to-back Nassau-Suffolk CHSAA titles her final two seasons
- Named an All-State selection as a senior when she helped guide St. Anthony's to a peak ranking of No. 22 nationally by the USA Today
- Rated a three-star prospect by ESPN HoopGurlz
- Given a Scouts Grade of 85 and rated the 82nd best player at her position in her recruiting class
- Average nine points, 10 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks as a junior
PERSONAL:
- The daughter of Chris Kelly and Marlane Ward
- Has a younger brother, Chris
- Enjoys cooking
GETTING TO KNOW SYMONE KELLY:
Nickname: Saucey, Sauce, Sauce Boss
Major: Psychology
What I like most about Siena: The community's support and campus atmosphere
Another Siena sport I follow: Men's basketball
Player I most relate to on the team: Denisha
Best moment at Siena: Being a part of the WBI tournament
My goal for the upcoming season: Win MAAC championship
My biggest fear is: Heights
My hobbies are: Cooking
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to: Spain
If I was stuck on a deserted island, the one thing I would bring: Food
My biggest fan: My boyfriend
My before game routine: Call my mom
Best advice I have ever received: Don't take anything personal
Person I look up to the most: My mom
Three words that describe me: Passionate, caring and relentless
If I could meet anyone, it would be: Kobe Bryant
Sport/position I always wanted to try: Softball
When I'm not playing, you can find me: in my kitchen
My dream job: Owning a counseling practice
If I could have any pet, I would have: An orange cat
My dream car: 2016 750i BMW
Favorites
TV show: Empire
Class at Siena: Education in the middle school
Color: Yellow
Flavor of ice cream: Coffee
App: Shazam
Animal: Koala
Food: Surf and Turf
Movie: Aristocats
Pro athlete: Kobe Bryant
Pro team: LA Lakers
Actor/Actress: Sandra Bullock
CAREER HIGHS (ENTERING 2015-16 SEASON):
Points: 15 vs. Saint Peter's (3/1/15)
FG: 7 vs. Buffalo (12/7/13)
FGA: 11 (twice)
3FG: 1 (four times)
3FGA: 2 (twice)
Rebounds: 9 (twice)
Blocks: 2 (eight times)
Assists: 3 (four times)
Steals: 3 (three times)
Minutes: 32 vs. Manhattan (1/24/15)
Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2012-13Freshman
Forward
6'2"
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2013-14Sophomore
Forward
6'2"
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2014-15Junior
Forward
6'2"
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2015-16Senior
Forward
6'2"
