By SAM LANCE
Class of 2025 three-star shooting guard Leroy Kelly IV is nearing a decision, he told ZAGSBLOG.
“My goal is to commit by the end of the month,” Kelly said.
The 6-foot-3, 165-pound guard from Dynamic Prep and the Drive Nation Nike EYBL AAU program is fresh off some official visits. He took Mercer and Oral Roberts the past two weekends and has nothing else scheduled as of now. He may schedule one more visit for the end of the month, he’s just not sure yet. Kelly’s previously scheduled visit to Rice will not be happening anymore.
The guard broke down his visits to Mercer and Oral Roberts via text:
Mercer: “It was good, they think I can go there and impact as a freshman and they think I fit very well in their program.”
Oral Roberts: “Oral Roberts was a really good visit. They think I can really go to their program and help them win games and have impact as a freshman.”
Sam Houston, Texas State and UMass were some other schools in contact last time ZAGSBLOG caught up with Kelly. You can read his breakdown of those programs, plus Mercer and Oral Roberts in that link.
Kelly guard is ranked the No. 212 overall player in the 2025 class by 247Sports. He’s coming off a stock-improving showing at Peach Jam, averaging 7.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 18.0 minutes per game.
Most importantly, Kelly was a key floor spacer for Drive Nation, who’s offense centers around big man Jaden Toombs. Kelly knocked down 7-of-20 shots from deep and also shot over 90% from the free throw line. Drive Nation went 4-2 during Peach Jam and fell to tournament champions Nightrydas Elite in the quarterfinals. He’s one of the best shooters in 2025.
The guard isn’t the only hooper in the family. His father, Leroy Kelly III, played basketball at Alcorn State. He got in a car accident and was unable to finish his career at Alcorn. Kelly also has two older sisters. One played basketball, but not at the college level.
Follow Sam Lance on Twitter
Follow Adam Zagoria on Twitter
Follow ZAGSBLOGHoops on Instagram
And Like ZAGS on Facebook
