Kendra Wait
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Two Bluejays Selected in Pro Volleyball Federation Draft
11/25/2024 2:40:00 PM | Volleyball
Norah Sis and Kendra Wait both selected
OMAHA, Neb. -- Two seniors within the Creighton Volleyball program were selected in the Pro Volleyball Federation Draft on Monday. Norah Sis was the third overall section by the Orlando Valkyries, while Kendra Wait was chosen 37th overall by the defending league champion Omaha Supernovas.
Creighton was one of nine schools with multiple women selected in the 40-player draft.
Sis is a three-time All-American outside hitter from Papillion, Neb. She was named Volleyball Magazine's National Freshman of the Year in 2021 and BIG EAST Player of the Year in 2022. She's a three-time Preseason BIG EAST Player of the Year selection and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the BIG EAST Tournament in 2021 and 2022. She ranks fourth in Bluejay history with 1,592 kills and also owns 1,022 digs and 104 service aces. She currently ranks second in the BIG EAST in kills per set and points per set, third in aces per set and ninth in hitting percentage.
Sis was the third pick in the first round, as only Nebraska's Merritt Beason (Atlanta Vibe) and Louisville's Anna DeBeer (Indy Ignite) were selected before her.
Wait is leading the BIG EAST in assists for a fourth straight season and is one of 14 semifinalists for the AVCA National Player of the Year Award. She ranks 11th in the country in assists per set and is also fourth in the BIG EAST in blocks per set in conference play. The reigning BIG EAST Player of the Year and BIG EAST Setter of the Year, Wait was also named a College Sports Communicators First Team Academic All-American in 2023. The Gardner, Kan., native ranks second in CU history with 4,742 career assists, third with 1,410 career digs and owns a Bluejay record 71 double-doubles.
Wait was the fifth pick of the fifth and find round, going No. 37 overall.
Since Wait and Sis arrived on campus, Creighton is 114-16, the nation's third-most wins in the past four years. Both women figure to be named All-BIG EAST on Tuesday, which would have them join Tara Oltman, Doug McDermott and Jaali Winters as the only student-athletes in Creighton history to be named First Team All-Conference four times.
No. 5 Creighton (27-2, 18-0 BIG EAST) will host the BIG EAST Tournament, Presented by JEEP, beginning on Wednesday at D.J. Sokol Arena. The Bluejays will be the top seed in the event and have a bye to the semifinals, where it will meet the winner of Wednesday's quarterfinal between No. 5 St. John's and No. 4 DePaul on Friday at 2:30 p.m. The other side of the bracket features No. 6 Villanova meeting No. 3 Connecticut, with the winner facing second-seeded Marquette.
ABOUT PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION
Pro Volleyball Federation is the leading professional volleyball league in the United States. PVF sets the standard for the sport, offering the largest number of franchises, unmatched attendance, extensive broadcast coverage and substantial championship prize money. It combines top-tier talent, including NCAA stars and international athletes, with cutting-edge production and technology to provide fans with an unmatched viewing experience. As a vital link between collegiate volleyball and the professional stage, PVF is dedicated to shaping the future of the sport and increasing visibility for its athletes. For more information, visit ProVolleyball.com.
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Creighton was one of nine schools with multiple women selected in the 40-player draft.
Sis is a three-time All-American outside hitter from Papillion, Neb. She was named Volleyball Magazine's National Freshman of the Year in 2021 and BIG EAST Player of the Year in 2022. She's a three-time Preseason BIG EAST Player of the Year selection and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the BIG EAST Tournament in 2021 and 2022. She ranks fourth in Bluejay history with 1,592 kills and also owns 1,022 digs and 104 service aces. She currently ranks second in the BIG EAST in kills per set and points per set, third in aces per set and ninth in hitting percentage.
Sis was the third pick in the first round, as only Nebraska's Merritt Beason (Atlanta Vibe) and Louisville's Anna DeBeer (Indy Ignite) were selected before her.
Wait is leading the BIG EAST in assists for a fourth straight season and is one of 14 semifinalists for the AVCA National Player of the Year Award. She ranks 11th in the country in assists per set and is also fourth in the BIG EAST in blocks per set in conference play. The reigning BIG EAST Player of the Year and BIG EAST Setter of the Year, Wait was also named a College Sports Communicators First Team Academic All-American in 2023. The Gardner, Kan., native ranks second in CU history with 4,742 career assists, third with 1,410 career digs and owns a Bluejay record 71 double-doubles.
Wait was the fifth pick of the fifth and find round, going No. 37 overall.
Since Wait and Sis arrived on campus, Creighton is 114-16, the nation's third-most wins in the past four years. Both women figure to be named All-BIG EAST on Tuesday, which would have them join Tara Oltman, Doug McDermott and Jaali Winters as the only student-athletes in Creighton history to be named First Team All-Conference four times.
No. 5 Creighton (27-2, 18-0 BIG EAST) will host the BIG EAST Tournament, Presented by JEEP, beginning on Wednesday at D.J. Sokol Arena. The Bluejays will be the top seed in the event and have a bye to the semifinals, where it will meet the winner of Wednesday's quarterfinal between No. 5 St. John's and No. 4 DePaul on Friday at 2:30 p.m. The other side of the bracket features No. 6 Villanova meeting No. 3 Connecticut, with the winner facing second-seeded Marquette.
ABOUT PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION
Pro Volleyball Federation is the leading professional volleyball league in the United States. PVF sets the standard for the sport, offering the largest number of franchises, unmatched attendance, extensive broadcast coverage and substantial championship prize money. It combines top-tier talent, including NCAA stars and international athletes, with cutting-edge production and technology to provide fans with an unmatched viewing experience. As a vital link between collegiate volleyball and the professional stage, PVF is dedicated to shaping the future of the sport and increasing visibility for its athletes. For more information, visit ProVolleyball.com.
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| FIRST ROUND | ||
| PICK (Overall) | PLAYER, TEAM | COLLEGE |
| 1 (1) | Merritt Beason, Atlanta Vibe, OPP (Pick Traded From Indy) |
Nebraska |
| 2 (2) | Anna DeBeer, Indy Ignite, OH (Pick Traded From Atlanta via Columbus) |
Louisville |
| 3 (3) | Norah Sis, Orlando Valkyries, OH | Creighton |
| 4 (4) | Camryn Hannah, Vegas Thrill, OH | Penn State |
| 5 (5) | Devyn Robinson, San Diego Mojo, OPP | Wisconsin |
| 6 (6) | Khori Louis, Atlanta Vibe, MB | Florida State |
| 7 (7) | Raven Colvin, Grand Rapids Rise, MB | Purdue |
| 8 (8) | Toyosi Onabanjo, Omaha Supernovas, MB | Kansas |
| SECOND ROUND | ||
| PICK (Overall) | PLAYER, TEAM | COLLEGE |
| 1 (9) | Elena Scott, Indy Ignite (Pick Traded From Atlanta) |
Louisville |
| 2 (10) | Emily Londot, Omaha Supernovas, OPP | Ohio State |
| 3 (11) | Raina Terry, Columbus Fury, OH | Illinois |
| 4 (12) | Mary Shroll, Vegas Thrill, L | Arizona State |
| 5 (13) | Naya Shime, Grand Rapids Rise, OPP | SMU |
| 6 (14) | Natalie Foster, Orlando Valkyries, MB | SMU |
| 7 (15) | Ally Batenhorst, Omaha Supernovas, OH (Pick Traded From San Diego) |
USC |
| 8 (16) | CC Crawford, Indy Ignite, MB | Wisconsin |
| THIRD ROUND | ||
| PICK (Overall) | PLAYER, TEAM | COLLEGE |
| 1 (17) | Lydia Grote, Orlando Valkyries, OPP | Minnesota |
| 2 (18) | Kaylee Cox, Columbus Fury, OH | Western Kentucky |
| 3 (19) | Lindsay Krause, Omaha Supernovas, OH | Nebraska |
| 4Â (20) | Taylor Trammell, Indy Ignite, MB | Penn State |
| 5 (21) | Taylor Head, Atlanta Vibe, OH | Florida State |
| 6 (22) | Camryn Turner, Grand Rapids Rise, S | Kansas |
| 7 (23) | Maya Tabron, San Diego Mojo, OH | SMU |
| 8 (24) | Charitie Luper, Vegas Thrill, OH | Louisville |
| FOURTH ROUND | ||
| PICK (Overall) | PLAYER, TEAM | COLLEGE |
| 1 (25) | Morgan Stout, Vegas Thrill, MB | Wichita State |
| 2 (26) | Leyla Blackwell, San Diego Mojo, MB | Nebraska |
| 3 (27) | Mia Tuaniga, Atlanta Vibe, S | USC |
| 4 (28) | Nina Cajic, Indy Ignite, OH | Tennessee |
| 5 (29) | Elena Oglivie, Grand Rapids Rise, L | Stanford |
| 6 (30) | Valerie Vazquez Gomez, Omaha Supernovas, OH | Pitt |
| 7 (31) | Anna Smrek, Orlando Valkyries, OPP | Wisconsin |
| 8 (32) | Abby Walker, Columbus Fury, MB | Cincinnati |
| FIFTH ROUND | ||
| PICK (Overall) | PLAYER, TEAM | COLLEGE |
| 1 (33) | Isabel Martin, Indy Ignite, OH | Florida |
| 2 (34) | Elise McGhee, San Diego Mojo, OH | Baylor |
| 3 (35) | Lauren Jardine, Vegas Thrill, OH | Utah |
| 4 (36) | Kate Georgiades, Columbus Fury, L | Houston |
| 5 (37) | Kendra Wait, Omaha Supernovas, S | Creighton |
| 6 (38) | Bianca Bertolino, Atlanta Vibe, OH | Georgia Tech |
| 7 (39) | Nalani Iosia, Orlando Valkyries, L | Michigan State |
| 8 (40) | Jess Mruzik, Grand Rapids Rise, OH | Penn State |
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