"Kelly's had such an extraordinary, unbelievable career here," Delaney-Smith said. "She's battled her injuries to become a legitimate Division I player, filling a key role for us as we come into the homestretch."
But still, the legs hurt. The knees ache. Most of Black's nights are spent icing both of her legs, preparing for the next day, when she'll hit the court again.
CHAPTER FIVE: ???
The exciting conclusion has yet to be written, but for Black, perhaps the imminent ending serves as the beginning of the real story.
"I wouldn't ever wish my injuries on anybody, for I feel for anyone who has to go through what I did," she said. "But at the same time I've learned how to deal with injuries and disappointment."
For fans of Harvard basketball, the last page is about to be written. For Kelly Black, it is the finishing touches on a long and arduous prologue.