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bulge over Kansas State in the semifinals of the Big Seven
tournament in Kansas City., a eee Shick the Jayhawks eventually
copped 90-88 in overtime, | :

It was his two-goal sleuthing of USC's brilliant back-
liner, Ken Flowers, that allowed the Hawkers to grab early
control for a 76-55 rout in Lawrence, | :

It was his two leaping goals in the final two minutes
of play that pulled the Jayhawks abreast of Peoria Caterpil-
lars, 60-60, in the finals of the United States Olympic play-
offs, which the Kansans lost, 60-62, in the last.15 seconds,

_ These are merely the cold figures. . Of even moe es
nificance are Kelley's unquenchable desire and unremitting
hustle even in detcae. Here is a boy who made S hieul yous sed
_ leap from a. small class B high shee) to the big show without
losing a stride. . : | :

He welcomes he Beier challenge and the fierce resane
of Dates eth ae a He none no quarter and expects none. He
is eager to belabor the een as quickly and as definitely
as possible. and et the same knockout. try from the enemy.
Aside from his speed and. spirit, Kelley's assets are
these....consistently gilt-edgadi coverage of opponent*s quick,
dangerous little men; versatile scoring ability off the break,
‘the jump’ of the” one-hand set; exceptional bound timing which
allows him to pull his load in this eee womcnt despite lack
of physique; and quick, deadly, intelligent passing and play-
ec Even as a sophomore he erepeeyed unusual poise, never
falling apeey when thrust into the clutch of games against

the likes of Oklahoma A & M,. Kansas State and Missouri,