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Alexis Shelton
6′2″1 Year ProCharlotte, North Carolina
Alexis Shelton

Professional Experience

  • In 2026 with the Grand Rapids Rise, Shelton featured in 14 matches (32 sets). She finished her rookie season with 66 kills (.139), 54 digs, seven blocks, and four aces... Had a season-high 15 points and lone double-double (13 kills, 14 digs, and two aces) against Dallas (2/8).
  • Made pro debut with the Rise on Jan. 11 at the Atlanta Vibe... Selected in the first round, 4th overall, of the 2025 Major League Volleyball Draft.

Year

Team

Country

2026

Grand Rapids Rise

United States

College Experience

  • Played four seasons at the University of Oklahoma, amassing 1599 kills (.260 hitting percentage), 497 digs, 266 blocks, and 35 aces in 109 matches played (407 sets).
  • Two-time AVCA Third Team All-American (2024, 2025)
  • Two-time All-SEC First Team (2024, 2025)
  • Averaged over four kills per set her senior (4.14), junior (4.38), and sophomore (4.29) seasons.
  • 2023 All-Big 12 Second Team
  • Career-best 30 kills at Notre Dame on Sept. 9, 2023.
  • All-Big 12 Rookie Team

High School / Club Experience

  • Attended Ardrey Kell High School, where she amassed over 1,000 kills, 130 aces and 130 blocks in her career.
  • AVCA High School All-America First-Team
  • Three-time NC 4A State Runner-Up (2019, 2020, 2021).
  • Four-time All-American in track & field in 2019 (triple-jump, 100m hurdles, 200m hurdles and pentathlon).
  • Played for Carolina Union Volleyball Club.

Personal Information

  • Daughter of Angel Willis and Brandon Shelton.
  • Mom, Angel, ran track at Clemson, and dad, Brandon, ran track at Southern Illinois.
  • Three siblings; biological sister Camryn is a libero at Howard University.
  • Has a pet dog beagle named Eva.
  • Graduated with an Aviation Management degree and would be in pilot training school if not playing professional volleyball.
  • Favorite foods include pho, buffalo wings, collard greens, and ramen.
  • Enjoys baking or cooking for people.