1984-85 (Junior): A forward with a quick release shot...Has played in 65 games in her career...Last season led the team with a .909 free throw percentage, hitting 20 of 22 attempts...Had career scoring highs of 12 points against Georgia last year and Northern Iowa in 1983... Was in double figures four times last year including 10 points against Northeast Louisiana in the NCAA Tournament... Averaged 4 points and 2.5 rebounds last year... Rutherford is looking to her for leadership and experience.
1983-84 (Sophomore): Two-year letterwinner who returns for junior season ... Has seen action in 34 games in her career ... Had overall high of 12 points vs. Northern Iowa in Mizzou's opening game of '83-'84 ... Scored in 14 of the 25 contests she appeared in as a sophomore ... Rutherford says her confidence and quickness have improved ... Should increase her playing time this season because of her familiarity with Mizzou's system ... Possesses nice shooting touch from 12-18 feet ... Averaged 2.4 points and 1.7 rebounds a year ago ... Has scored 72 career points in two seasons.
1982-83 (Freshman): Played her best at the end of the 1982-83 season... Has strong outside shot and good strength on the boards... Was originally redshirted last January; her status changed with the loss of Debra Walker in mid-season... Returned to the lineup in February, and responded with four points and five rebounds against conference foe Oklahoma State... Then finished the year with a career-high five points against Auburn at the NCAA national tournament... Could be a pleasant surprise if she picks up where she left off last season.
High School, Personal: Led her Washington Township prep squad to a 23-3 record in 1982, averaging 21.3 points and 11.8 rebounds in the process... Named to numerous all-regional teams, was also selected to compete at the East trials for the 1982 National Sports Festival... Had single-game highs of 39 points and 28 rebounds during her senior year... A first-team all-state selection in New Jersey.
Personal: Majoring in interior design... Daughter of Norman and Delores DeLong... Born December 30, 1963.
Rutherford on DeLong: "Kelly has worked hard this summer playing in summer leagues at home in New Jersey. She has become much quicker and more confident over last year. She has a great eye for the basket and strong on the boards. She brings a lot of experience and leadership to this team."