Kelly Murphy (volleyball)
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| Nationality | American | ||||
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October 20, 1989 Wilmington, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||
| Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) | ||||
| Spike | 315 cm (124 in) | ||||
| Block | 307 cm (121 in) | ||||
| College(s) | University of Florida | ||||
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| Position | Opposite spiker / Setter | ||||
| Current club | Henan | ||||
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Kelly Murphy (born October 20, 1989) is an American indoor volleyball player, a member of the United States women's national volleyball team and Japan club Ageo Medics, a participant of the 2016 Summer Olympics, bronze medalist of the 2016 Olympic Games, and a gold medalist of the 2014 World Championship. Murphy played college at Florida where she became the first player in school history to earn National Freshman of the Year honors and was a two-time AVCA First Team All-American.
Murphy was born in Wilmington, Illinois to Scott and Sandy Murphy. She has two sisters: Jennifer and Mary.
Murphy grew up in Chicago, Illinois where she attended Joliet Catholic Academy. At Joilet, she was a star indoor volleyball player, eventually becoming the nation's top recruit for her graduating class. She won the Gatorade National Player of the Year award as a senior and was the East Suburban Catholic Conference Player of the Year in 2006 and 2007. In her senior season, she notched 414 kills and 303 assists. She started her club volleyball career at age 11 in 2000 at Uno Volleyball Club in Joliet, Il. Later in her career, she played for Sports Performance in Aurora, Il. She went 84-0 throughout her 3 years at Sports Performance. She also played on the U.S. Junior National Team. She is 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) tall.
Murphy attended University of Florida on a volleyball scholarship. While there she was selected as an All-American four years in a row, becoming only player in the history of Florida volleyball to be chosen an All-American all four years of their collegiate careers. While at Florida her school's volleyball team won over 90% of its matches, posting a 107-17 overall record. The Gators won two SEC titles and reached the NCAA Elite Eight.
Murphy finished her career seventh in University of Florida history in sets played (447), eighth in kills (1,306), eighth in assists (2,671), 10th in aces (126) and 10th in points (1,567.5) while registering school record 30 career triple-doubles. After arriving on campus in 2008 from Joliet Catholic Academy in Illinois as Gatorade National Player of the Year, Murphy has started every game. Murphy, an education major, is a four-year All-SEC selection and 2010 conference player of the year. In 2008 she was national freshman of the year.
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