Brooklyn Meyer Transitions from Basketball to Volleyball After WNBA Draft Snub
Women’s basketball star pivots to volleyball after going undrafted by WNBA
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Brooklyn Meyer, a standout basketball player from Larchwood, Iowa, will shift to volleyball after going undrafted in the WNBA. The former South Dakota State Jackrabbit, who excelled in basketball, will join the Jackrabbits' volleyball team while pursuing her master's degree in nutrition and dietetics.
- 01Brooklyn Meyer was a top performer in women's college basketball, averaging 22.6 points per game.
- 02Despite her accolades, she went undrafted in the WNBA Draft.
- 03Meyer will join the South Dakota State University volleyball team as a middle blocker.
- 04She is allowed to play a fifth season in a different sport under NCAA rules.
- 05Meyer aims to balance her athletic career with pursuing a master's degree.
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Brooklyn Meyer, a prominent women's basketball player from Larchwood, Iowa, is making a significant transition to volleyball after not being selected in the WNBA Draft. Last season, she averaged 22.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, earning the Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year title. Despite her impressive performance, she was one of the few mid-major players not drafted. Instead of seeking an overseas contract, Meyer will join the Jackrabbits' volleyball team, where she previously played during her high school years. SDSU volleyball coach Dan Georgalas expressed excitement about Meyer's competitive spirit and work ethic, predicting a smooth transition to the sport. Meyer, who leaves the basketball program ranking third all-time in career points with 2,097, will also pursue a master's degree in nutrition and dietetics while playing volleyball. The Jackrabbits volleyball team had a successful season last year, finishing with a 23-5 record and making the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive year.
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Meyer’s transition to volleyball could inspire other athletes to explore multi-sport opportunities, especially in collegiate athletics.
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