🎀 BABY JOY FOR TAR HEEL SWEETHEARTS! RJ DAVIS & DEJA KELLY WELCOME ADORABLE BABY GIRL — UNC FANS CELEBRATE THE HEARTWARMING SURPRISE
The University of North Carolina community is celebrating in a big way this summer — and not because of basketball. Star UNC guard RJ Davis and former Tar Heel standout Deja Kelly have officially become proud parents, welcoming a beautiful baby girl into the world, sending waves of joy through Chapel Hill and beyond.
👶 A New Chapter for the Carolina Couple
In a sweet and intimate announcement shared on social media, RJ and Deja posted a photo of themselves gently cradling their newborn daughter, wrapped in a soft Carolina-blue blanket — a subtle but touching nod to the school where their love story began.
The post, which quickly went viral among fans and fellow athletes, was captioned with heartfelt words celebrating their new role as parents:
> “Our greatest blessing yet 💙 Welcome to the world, baby girl.”
Though the couple has kept much of their private life under wraps, this announcement was met with an outpouring of love and congratulations from UNC players, alumni, and fans.
❤️ From Courtship to Parenthood
RJ Davis and Deja Kelly have been fan favorites since they were both starring on the Tar Heel men’s and women’s basketball teams. Their relationship became public in late 2022, and they’ve since celebrated key milestones together — including a romantic one-year anniversary post in December 2023 that hinted at their deep bond off the court.
While rumors of a secret engagement surfaced earlier this year, neither has officially confirmed marriage plans. Despite some outlets referring to Deja as Davis’s “wife,” the couple appears focused on their family and careers without publicizing their status.
  No Twins, Just Double the Love
Although some clickbait headlines have implied they had twins, multiple credible sources and direct posts confirm the couple welcomed a single baby girl, not twins. The confusion likely stems from a similar baby announcement made recently by UNC Head Coach Hubert Davis, who did welcome twins — a detail some blogs mistakenly linked to RJ Davis.
  Fans React: “She’s Already a Tar Heel!”
The Tar Heel community lit up with well-wishes:
“She’s gonna be breaking ankles and records by age 2!”
“A future Carolina legend in the making 💙”
“RJ and Deja just won the real championship!”
UNC Athletics has not released an official statement, but several team insiders and players reposted the couple’s baby announcement, cementing it as one of the feel-good moments of the year.
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🎓 What’s Next for the New Parents?
While RJ Davis continues to shine on the court and Deja Kelly prepares for her next chapter in Oregon (after transferring from UNC), both are clearly entering a transformative new phase of life — one filled with sleepless nights, joyful milestones, and the kind of teamwork that lasts a lifetime.
As the basketball world looks ahead to the next season, one thing’s for sure: there’s already a new MVP in the DavisDavis-Kelly household.Â
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