2026 brought unforgettable plays and record-breaking moments—and 2027 has even more in store. This offseason, we're building the excitement and energy around the 2027 Major League Volleyball season by celebrating our returning players and newest additions to Indy. This week's Summer Spotlight features Azhani Tealer, who's entering her third season with Indy Ignite.
Summer Spotlight Series: Azhani Tealer
💪 THE HAMMER
Opposite Hitter | Grand Prairie, Texas | Kentucky
🎖️ The Highlight Reel
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- NCAA Champion at Kentucky (2020)
- Holds the Wildcats' All-Time Single Season Attack Percentage Record (.433)
- Amassed 764 Kills, .405 Hitting Percentage, and 478 Digs Over Three Professional Seasons with the Orlando Valkyries and Indy
- 2026 MLV Opposite Hitter of the Year & 2026 MLV All-Star
- Signed with Indy Ignite in June 2024
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✍️ Adding Assistant Coach to the Resume
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- Azhani is spending her offseason on the sidelines in Nashville as an assistant coach at Vanderbilt for the third consecutive season. During her first season with the Commodores in 2024, she helped senior middle Jackie Moore, now Atlanta Vibe, achieve All-SEC and All-South Region honors and contributed to Vanderbilt's quarterfinals run at the 2025 Allstate SEC Volleyball Tournament.
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A Heavy Hitter
Azhani finished the 2026 season ranking ninth in points (338), fifth in kill percentage (45.1%), and tenth in kills (302) league-wide, earning her the MLV Opposite Hitter of the Year honor. Click the link below to relive some of our favorite moments from the season!
AZHANI'S HIGHLIGHT REELLearn about more Indy Ignite players in our Summer Spotlight Series here.