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Kayla Caffey
6′0″Chicago, Illinois
Kayla Caffey

Professional Experience 

  • Played in 19 matches (17 starts) and 65 sets for the Grand Rapids Rise in the inaugural 2024 Pro Volleyball Federation season, recording 81 kills (.293), 39 digs, 37 blocks, four aces, and four assists… Season-high 15 points and six blocks in a five-set win against Vegas (4/13)… Season-high 10 kills (.381) in a five-set playoff semifinal victory over top-seeded Atlanta (5/15)… Produced two matches hitting .500 (minimum 10 attack attempts) against Atlanta (2/9) and Vegas (3/17) 
  • Played one season with Athletes Unlimited Pro League in 2023, scoring 1,676 points (32nd best in the league), recording 50 kills and 26 blocks in 30 sets 
  • Made pro debut with Criollas de Caguas in Puerto Rico during the 2022-23 season 

College Playing Career 

  • Texas (2022)  
      • Won the 2022 National Title, finishing with a 28-1 overall record. Was also 2022 Big 12 Champion.  
  • Nebraska (2020-2021)  
      • AVCA Second-Team All-American after hitting .376, which was ranked fourth in the B1G.  
      • Helped the Huskers to the 2021 national championship, losing to Wisconsin 3-2.  
  • Missouri (2016-2019)  
      • Ranked 2nd in SEC and ninth nationally with a .408 hitting percentage in 2019 
      • Named to 2017 SEC All-Freshman Team 

Personal 

  • Earned a bachelor’s degree from Missouri in elementary education 
  • Graduated with a master’s degree in teaching, learning and teacher’s education from Nebraska in December of 2021 
  • Started playing volleyball at 12 years old 
  • Favorite food is sushi 
  • Favorite volleyball idol as a youth was Deja McClendon 
  • Favorite music artists include Jhene Aiko, Drake, Usher, and Rihanna