Paula Cerame Signs with Pro Volleyball Federation
8/22/2023 9:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - America's newest professional sports league, the Pro Volleyball Federation, will feature former Indiana libero Paula Cerame when teams begin their inaugural season in February of 2024.
Cerame, who amassed 994 digs in two seasons with the Hoosiers, was announced as one of the first five players for the Orlando Valkyries on Monday (August 21st) afternoon.
The San Juan, Puerto Rico native played two seasons with IU after transferring from the University of Florida in 2021. Her 353 digs in Big Ten play in 2022 (20 matches) marked a program record for the Hoosiers. In total, she had 502 digs last season which is third all-time in school history.
Her 29 digs, recorded in last year's upset win over No. 5 Ohio State, were the second-most ever in a match for IU during the 25-point rally-scoring era.
Cerame has continued training with the Puerto Rican national team and has appeared with the nation at the NORCECA Final Six Plan American Cup in August.
The Pro Volleyball Federation will open its doors in February 2024 with eight teams in cities including Orlando, Grand Rapids, Columbus and Omaha.
Each team will field 14 players and the league will operate under a traditional model with the goal of growing the game and building a sustainable viewing platform for one of the world's fastest-growing sports.
Cerame, who amassed 994 digs in two seasons with the Hoosiers, was announced as one of the first five players for the Orlando Valkyries on Monday (August 21st) afternoon.
The San Juan, Puerto Rico native played two seasons with IU after transferring from the University of Florida in 2021. Her 353 digs in Big Ten play in 2022 (20 matches) marked a program record for the Hoosiers. In total, she had 502 digs last season which is third all-time in school history.
Her 29 digs, recorded in last year's upset win over No. 5 Ohio State, were the second-most ever in a match for IU during the 25-point rally-scoring era.
Cerame has continued training with the Puerto Rican national team and has appeared with the nation at the NORCECA Final Six Plan American Cup in August.
The Pro Volleyball Federation will open its doors in February 2024 with eight teams in cities including Orlando, Grand Rapids, Columbus and Omaha.
Each team will field 14 players and the league will operate under a traditional model with the goal of growing the game and building a sustainable viewing platform for one of the world's fastest-growing sports.
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