Arizona volleyball outside hitter Jordan Wilson is going pro. 

Arizona outside hitter Jordan Wilson (5) rises up to fire a spike over the arms of the UTEP defense in the first game of their match, Sept. 16, 2025, in Tucson.

The senior from Gilbert, Arizona, was selected to Major League Volleyball's Grand Rapids Rise in the third round as the 18th overall pick on Monday. 

She's one of 32 players drafted to join the league in 2026. 

Major League Volleyball is in its third year and has eight teams across the country, a news release said. Grand Rapids' season will kick off Jan. 9 vs. the Orlando Valkyries.

Wilson leads UA this season with 400-plus kills and 4.61 kills/set and will wrap up with over 1,100 kills as a Wildcat and more than 1,500 in her career. She's also served over 20 aces, recorded more than 220 digs and totaled over 30 blocks this season. 

Last season, Wilson was named to the All-Big 12 first team and earned AVCA All-Region honorable mention, a news release said. After helping Arizona win the 2024 NIVC Championship, she was named to the NIVC All-Tournament Team.


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