Nia Reed

Nia Reed
Personal information
Full nameNia Kai Reed[1]
Nationality United States
Born (1996-06-27) June 27, 1996 (age 28)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.[1]
HometownFort Lee, NJ, U.S.
Height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
College / UniversityPenn State
Volleyball information
PositionOpposite
Current clubBrazil Praia Clube
Career
YearsTeams
2018–2019Turkey Halkbank Ankara
2019–2020Turkey Edremit Bld. Altınoluk
2020–2021France Volero Le Cannet
2021–2022Brazil Sesi Vôlei Bauru
2022–?South Korea Gwangju AI Peppers
2024–United States Omaha Supernovas
National team
2022–United States United States
Honours
Indoor Volleyball
Pan-American Cup
Representing the  United States
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Hermosillo

Nia Kai Reed (born June 27, 1996) is an American professional volleyball player who plays as an opposite hitter for the United States women's national volleyball team and for the Omaha Supernovas of the Pro Volleyball Federation.[2]

Early life

Reed was born in Cleveland, Ohio to parents William and JoMoree. She grew up in Fort Lee, New Jersey and attended high school at Immaculate Heart Academy.[1] At Immaculate Heart, she was a four-year starter and led her team to four straight non-public state championships. She was named Player of the Year in 2011, 2012 and 2013 and played on the USA Volleyball Girls' Youth A2 team.[1] She was the 12th ranked national recruit in her graduating class, and chose to play for Russ Rose at Penn State.[3]

Career

College

While at Penn State, Reed redshirted her freshman year, with her career spanning a total of five seasons from 2014 to 2018. Penn State won the NCAA national championship in 2014 during her redshirt season, although she was unable to play in any matches. She helped lead Penn State to the 2017 Final Four during her junior season. In 2018, her final season with Penn State, she was named an AVCA honorable mention All-American after finishing the season with a team-best 3.26 kills per set, hitting .253 and scoring 385.0 points. Penn State won a Big Ten title in 2017.[4]

Professional clubs

USA National Team

In May 2022, Reed made her national team playing debut when she was named to the 25-player roster for the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Nations League tournament.[5]

Awards and honors

Clubs

  • 2020–2021 Brazilian Cup – Champion, with Sesi Vôlei Bauru.
  • 2021–2022 South American Club Championship – Bronze medal, with Sesi Vôlei Bauru
  • 2021–22 Brazilian Superliga – Bronze medal, with Sesi Vôlei Bauru
  • 2021–22 Paulista Championship – Bronze medal, with Sesi Vôlei Bauru

College

References

  1. ^ a b c d "2016 PSU Media Guide Bio". gopsusports.com. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  2. ^ "Meet the Omaha Supernovas". Omaha Supernovas. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  3. ^ "Nia Reed News Archive". digsvolleyball.com. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  4. ^ "Nia Reed - Penn State Bio". gopsusports.com. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  5. ^ "Twenty-five Named to U.S. Women's Roster for VNL". usavolleyball.org. Retrieved June 11, 2022.