Decelise Champion reclassifies to join Wisconsin volleyball for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Decelise Champion will join the Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team for the upcoming 2026-27 season after recently reclassifying. Initially set to join in 2027-28, Champion's move has created excitement around the program. The 6-foot-6 outside hitter has accumulated several MVP awards from major competitions since 2023. Badgers head coach Kelly Sheffield confirmed that Champion will officially start in September, following her participation in an Olympic Qualifier event representing Puerto Rico.
- •Decelise Champion reclassifies to Wisconsin Badgers volleyball for 2026-27 season.
- •Champion was previously scheduled to join the team in 2027-28.
- •She has received multiple MVP awards at various championships since 2023.
- •Wisconsin Badgers have a strong volleyball tradition, including a national championship.
- •Champion will join the team after representing Puerto Rico in an Olympic Qualifier.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Highly touted Puerto Rican Wisconsin volleyball recruit reclassifies
"An announcement on June 12 made things extremely interesting for the Wisconsin Badgers' 2026-27 volleyball season.
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