The opposite/outside hitter will join the Gators for the spring 2026 semester.
Florida Volleyball Welcomes Nadi’ya Shelby to 2026 Roster
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | Volleyball
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida volleyball team announced the addition of opposite/outside hitter Nadi'ya Shelby to the 2026 roster on Wednesday.
"Nadi'ya brings a great mix of physicality and experience for a freshman," said Florida Head Coach Ryan Theis. "She played a major role in her team's 17 Open national championship this summer and getting her here in January will be a big boost to our pin-hitting group."
A native of Friendswood, Texas, Nadi'ya will arrive to Gainesville for the spring 2026 semester, bringing with her USA High Performance experience and a collection of high school and club accolades.
Why Nadi'ya chose the University of Florida
"I chose Florida because it feels like the perfect place to grow as a student-athlete. Being a part of Florida's volleyball team was a dream of mine, but now it's my reality. The program's energy, dedication, and family-like presence were significant pull factors. I knew that being a part of the Gator family would help me become the best that I can be. Beyond the sports aspect, Florida's strong academics and supportive community make it the right fit for my goals and the kind of future I want to build!"
Below are the details of her high school, club and USA high performance accolades.
Nadi'ya Shelby
Born on December 12,2007, Nadi'ya comes from an athletic family background. Her father Shannon played football at the University of Arkansas, her brother Ty was a linebacker at the University of Louisiana Monroe before continuing his career with the Los Angeles Chargers and her brother Braylan is a junior defensive end for the University of Southern California's football program.
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"Nadi'ya brings a great mix of physicality and experience for a freshman," said Florida Head Coach Ryan Theis. "She played a major role in her team's 17 Open national championship this summer and getting her here in January will be a big boost to our pin-hitting group."
A native of Friendswood, Texas, Nadi'ya will arrive to Gainesville for the spring 2026 semester, bringing with her USA High Performance experience and a collection of high school and club accolades.
Why Nadi'ya chose the University of Florida
"I chose Florida because it feels like the perfect place to grow as a student-athlete. Being a part of Florida's volleyball team was a dream of mine, but now it's my reality. The program's energy, dedication, and family-like presence were significant pull factors. I knew that being a part of the Gator family would help me become the best that I can be. Beyond the sports aspect, Florida's strong academics and supportive community make it the right fit for my goals and the kind of future I want to build!"
Below are the details of her high school, club and USA high performance accolades.
Nadi'ya Shelby
- Position: OPP/OH
- Height: 6'0
- Hometown: Friendswood. Texas
- High School: Friendswood
- Club Team: Houston Skyline
- 2025 AVCA High School Player of the Year Watch List
- 2025 AVCA All-American Watch List
- john turner classic best attacker award
- 2024 Galveston County Volleyball Player of the Year
- 2024 TGCA 5A All-Star Game
- 2024 All-Regional Selection
- 2024 AVCA 3rd-Team All-American
- 2024 TGCA All-State Team
- 2024 GHVCA 1st Team
- 2024 TSWA 5A 2nd Team All-State
- 2024 MVP District 18-A and Academic All-District
- 2024 Friendswood Team Captain
- 2023 GHVCA Hitter of the Year
- 2023 GHVCA 5A Post-Season Team
- 2023 MVP 18-5A District
- 2023 AVCA Phenom Watch List
- 2023 Prep Volleyball 2026 Top 150 Players
- 2022 GHVCA Newcomer of the Year
- 2022 District 18-5A Newcomer of the Year
- 2022 AVCA Phenom Watch List
- 2025 USA Volleyball Open National Champions
- 16-year Breakout Player of the Year Award
- 2023-25 USAV National Team Development Program (NTDP) attendee
- 2023-25 Academic All-District
- Participated in basketball and track in high school, earning Newcomer of the Year and First-Team All-District honors during her freshman basketball season and was a track regional finalist in 10th grade
Born on December 12,2007, Nadi'ya comes from an athletic family background. Her father Shannon played football at the University of Arkansas, her brother Ty was a linebacker at the University of Louisiana Monroe before continuing his career with the Los Angeles Chargers and her brother Braylan is a junior defensive end for the University of Southern California's football program.
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