SEC Academic Honor Roll (2019)
As a Sophomore (2019-20):
Appeared in 16 games, averaging 2.6 minutes per appearance … Scored in two games … Pulled down rebounds in 7 games … Made both shot attempts on the year … Scored 3 points on 1-1 FG and 1-2 FT vs. St. Joseph’s (11/24) … Had 2 points in win over Jacksonville State (12/28) … Pulled down two rebounds at TCU (12/7).
As a Freshman (2018-19):
Played in 12 games, averaging 4.1 minutes per game ... Made first career field goal in win over Louisiana-Lafayette (11/25) ... Made one free throw in wins over Grambling (11/6), XULA (11/28) and Alabama State (12/29) ... Pulled down season-high 3 rebounds in wins over Samford (12/16) and Alabama State (12/29) ... Named to SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll.
Prior to Auburn:
Three-star prospect and the No. 38 post player in the 2018 class, according to ESPN HoopGurlz ... Averaged 17.1 points, 12.1 rebounds and 3.3 steals as a senior ... Two-time All-Metro selection by The Advocate (Baton Rouge) ... Two-time all-state, all-district and all-parish selection ... Named district defensive MVP as a junior ... Led team to state semifinal appearance as a senior ... Helped team to state runner-up finish as a junior ... Set school record for single-season rebounds with 379 as a junior.
Personal:
Full name is Natalie Marlene Kelly ... Parents are Jerry and Dandra Kelly ... Has one sibling, Tanika ... Both parents played basketball at Southeastern Louisiana ... Taught herself how to juggle ... Chose Auburn because of the beautiful campus, the atmosphere, and the opportunity to play for Coach Flo.