McKenna Vicini

Biography
Personal: McKenna Vicini is the daughter of Dave and Cheryl Vicini. Her father, Dave, played baseball at Alice Lloyd College. She has three older brothers. Her brother, David Jr., pitched at Austin Peay, and Nick played football at Eastern Kentucky. McKenna Vicini was named 2018 Midway College KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year. She has a dog named Louie. McKenna Vicini lists her college coach, Kevin Hambly, as a person who has made a difference in her life. She models her game after Inky Ajanaku. McKenna Vicini became starstruck during her first practices at Stanford. She participated in band and chorus as a child along with Lego robotics. McKenna Vicini played basketball and baseball as a kid. She enjoys going for walks while listening to podcasts and music. McKenna Vicini also likes reading, journaling, yoga, and pilates in addition to trying new restaurants with friends. Her proudest accomplishments are graduating from Stanford with her bachelor’s degree in human biology and master’s degree in sustainability while playing professional volleyball.
Other Professional Experience: McKenna Vicini was a member of Vegas Thrill for the inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation season, where she registered 12 kills and seven blocks over 14 sets. She joined Atlanta Vibe for the 2025 campaign, finishing second on the team with 48 blocks while posting 134 kills with 58 digs in 98 sets.
International Experience: McKenna Vicini was a member of the 2016-17 United States Youth National Training Team.
At Stanford: McKenna Vicini was a five-year letter winner at Stanford who appeared in 396 sets over 109 matches from 2019-23. She ranks sixth in program history with a .385 career hitting percentage. McKenna Vicini also ranks eighth on Cardinal’s all-time list with 506 total blocks while contributing 547 kills and 83 digs. She led Stanford to one NCAA title and three Pac-12 Conference crowns. McKenna Vicini was a two-time Honorable Mention All-Pac 12 selection. She appeared in 120 sets across 33 matches as a graduate student in 2023. McKenna Vicini led Stanford and ranked 14th in NCAA Division I with 160 total blocks, including 10 solo rejections, while collecting 157 kills with a .411 hitting percentage. She ranked second in the Pac-12 with 1.33 blocks per set. McKenna Vicini was named to the All-Pac 12 Honorable Mention listing after compiling five or more total blocks in 18 matches, including a season-high 10 block assists against Oregon State. She registered her 500th career block after finishing with six rejections against Arizona State in the NCAA Regional semifinals. McKenna Vicini posted a career-high 12 kills against UCLA. She had nine matches with seven or more kills. McKenna Vicini saw action in 116 sets over 32 matches during the 2022 campaign. She finished with a career-high 178 kills and 153 total blocks, including 11 solo stops. McKenna Vicini earned All-Pac 12 Conference Honorable Mention distinction after pacing the league with a .427 hitting percentage. She recorded 15 matches with five or more total blocks. McKenna Vicini fashioned a season-high 11 total blocks against California in the regular season finale. She put down at least five kills in 22 matches, including a career-best 10 kills on a .714 hitting percentage against Arizona State. McKenna Vicini had 18 matches with a .400 hitting clip or better. She played in all 30 matches and appeared in 113 sets as a redshirt sophomore in 2021. McKenna Vicini tallied 140 kills with 147 total blocks and 32 digs. She ranked second in the Pac-12 and 21st in the nation with 1.30 blocks per set. McKenna Vicini had at least five blocks in 12 matches, including a career-high 14 total rejections against UCLA. She also registered 10 blocks against Oregon. McKenna Vicini totaled at least five kills in 17 matches. She posted a season-high 10 kills on a .429 hitting percentage with a season-high seven digs against Penn State. McKenna Vicini played in all 40 sets across 10 matches in the 2020 campaign. She tallied 66 kills with 40 total blocks, including a season-high seven rejections against Utah. McKenna Vicini had four or more blocks in 6-of-10 outings. She ranked ninth in the Pac-12 with 1.00 blocks per set. McKenna Vicini appeared in seven sets over four matches as a freshman while helping Stanford claim the NCAA Division I title. She registered six kills and six total blocks before using a medical redshirt.