Volleyball | 5/21/2021 8:16:00 AM
University of Minnesota volleyball standouts CC McGraw, Stephanie Samedy and Melani Shaffmaster are three of 29 top volleyball players selected to train as part of the 2021 USA Volleyball Women’s Collegiate National Team. These athletes will train June 13-18 in Anaheim, Calif.
Players on the Collegiate National Team, selected by the U.S. Women’s National Team staff and National Team Development Program (NTDP), will work with top volleyball coaches at USAV’s Anaheim training center. Athletes will receive evaluation, feedback and individual development plans. All training will align with the expectations of the U.S. Women’s National Team’s coaches and staff.
McGraw, a libero from Prior Lake, Minn., saw action in 38 sets in 2021 before suffering an injury. She averaged 4.39 digs per set before an injury sidelined her the last three weeks of the regular season. McGraw also has 47 assists and 14 aces this past spring. Despite the injury, she was named an AVCA all-region selection for the second straight year.
Samedy, an opposite hitter from Clermont Fla., is a four-time All-Big Ten selection and was named the 2021 Big Ten Player of the Year. In 2021, she led the team in kills (295) and kills per set (4.15). Samedy was also named the recipient of the Senior CLASS award, which…
