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Nalani Iosia signs with Grand Rapids Rise for pro volleyball season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 4:06 AM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Nalani Iosia signs with Grand Rapids Rise for pro volleyball season
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Nalani Iosia has signed to play for the Grand Rapids Rise, marking her return to Michigan to continue her professional volleyball career. The former Michigan State captain played her rookie season with the Orlando Valkyries, winning a championship. After a year coaching in California, Iosia expressed her desire to return to the court, leading to her signing with the Rise. The Major League Volleyball season is set to begin soon, with the Rise looking to make a mark.

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  • •Iosia is a former captain at Michigan State University.
  • •She won a championship with the Orlando Valkyries last season.
  • •Iosia took a break from playing to coach in California.
  • •Grand Rapids Rise seeks their first championship in Major League Volleyball.
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LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Former Michigan State volleyball captain Nalani Iosia is returning to Michigan to continue her pro career, signing to play with the Grand Rapids Rise. Iosia transferred to MSU in 2022 after two seasons at Texas. She was a captain all three years she spent in East Lansing and earned All-Big Ten […]

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