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Personal information
Full name	Nia Kai Reed
Nationality	United States
Born	(1996-06-27) June 27, 1996 (age 29) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Hometown	Fort Lee, NJ, U.S.
Height	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
College(s)	Penn State
Volleyball information
Position	Opposite
Current club	Praia Clube
Career
Years Teams 2018–2019 Halkbank Ankara 2019–2020 Edremit Bld. Altınoluk 2020–2021 Volero Le Cannet 2021–2022 Sesi Vôlei Bauru 2022–? Gwangju AI Peppers 2024– Omaha Supernovas
National team
2022– United States
Medal record Indoor Volleyball Representing the  United States Pan-American Cup Bronze 2022 Hermosillo

Nia Kai Reed, born on June 27, 1996, is an American professional volleyball player. She plays as an opposite hitter, which is a key attacking position. Nia is a member of the United States women's national volleyball team. She also plays for the Omaha Supernovas in the Pro Volleyball Federation.

Nia Reed's Early Life

Nia Reed was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Her parents are William and JoMoree. She grew up in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Nia went to high school at Immaculate Heart Academy.

During her time at Immaculate Heart, she was a starter for four years. She helped her team win four state championships in a row. Nia was named Player of the Year in 2011, 2012, and 2013. She also played for the USA Volleyball Girls' Youth A2 team. Nia was one of the top recruits in her class. She chose to play college volleyball at Penn State.

Nia Reed's Volleyball Career

College Volleyball Journey

Nia Reed played college volleyball at Penn State. She started her career in 2014 and played for five seasons. In her first year, she "redshirted," which means she practiced with the team but did not play in official matches. This allowed her to gain experience.

Penn State won the NCAA national championship in 2014. Nia was part of the team during this winning season. In 2017, she helped Penn State reach the Final Four of the NCAA tournament. In 2018, her final season, she was recognized as an All-American. She led her team with 3.26 kills per set. Penn State also won a Big Ten title in 2017.

Professional Volleyball Clubs

After college, Nia Reed began her professional career. She has played for several clubs around the world. Here are some of the teams she has played for:

• Halkbank Ankara (2018–2019)
• Edremit Bld. Altınoluk (2019–2020)
• Volero Le Cannet (2020–2021)
• Sesi Vôlei Bauru (2021–2022)
• Gwangju AI Peppers (2022–?)
• Omaha Supernovas (2024)
• Praia Clube (2024)

Playing for Team USA

In May 2022, Nia Reed made her first appearance for the United States women's national volleyball team. She was chosen to be on the roster for the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League tournament. This was a big step in her career, representing her country.

Awards and Honors

Nia Reed has earned many awards and honors throughout her career.

Club Achievements

• 2020–2021 Brazilian Cup – Champion, with Sesi Vôlei Bauru.
• 2021–2022 South American Club Championship – Bronze medal, with Sesi Vôlei Bauru.
• 2021–22 Brazilian Superliga – Bronze medal, with Sesi Vôlei Bauru.
• 2021–22 Paulista Championship – Bronze medal, with Sesi Vôlei Bauru.

College Achievements

• 2014 NCAA Division I National Champions.
• AVCA Honorable Mention All-American (2018).