Nia Parker-Robinson

Personal: Parker-Robinson acknowledges club coach Mike Lingenfelter as a person who has made a profound difference in her life. However, her mother, Cynthia, stands as the most influential person in her life. Beyond her volleyball career, Parker-Robinson has a furry companion named Harlow, a beloved cat. She harbors a passion for the world of talk shows and envisions herself as a talk show host if she were not pursuing volleyball. In her earlier years, she was actively involved in soccer, swimming, and video editing. Her leisure time is often spent indulging in the world of TikTok. Interestingly, Parker-Robinson's journey has intertwined with current Athletes Unlimited Volleyball athlete Kendall White, as they shared the court during her high school and club volleyball career.

Other Professional Experience: Parker-Robinson's talents have garnered recognition. Her standout performance in the 2022-23 season led to her being crowned as the Attacker of the Year while showcasing her skills with Leonas de Ponce in Puerto Rico. Additionally, in 2022, she showcased her prowess by contributing her skills to Aris in Greece.

College Experience: Parker-Robinson was a four-year letter winner at Northwestern, where she honed her skills from 2017 to 2020. However, she embarked on a new chapter by transferring to North Carolina for the 2021 season. Over the course of her college career, she displayed her mettle by participating in 456 total sets across 130 career matches. Her impressive stats include a total of 1,603 kills and 114 total blocks. Furthermore, she made her mark with 407 digs and contributed 39 service aces to her team's success.

At Northwestern: In her 100 matches with 45 starts, Parker-Robinson etched her name in the annals of the university's history, securing the 16th position with 1,198 career kills. Her prowess was further evident as she claimed the sixth-place spot on the Wildcats’ career list with an average of 3.45 kills per set. One of the standout moments in her college career saw her tying the Northwestern single-match record with 24 kills in a three-set match against Rutgers on October 25, 2017. In her sophomore season, she emerged as a driving force, leading the Wildcats with 394 kills and ranking fifth in the highly competitive Big Ten Conference with an impressive average of 3.90 kills per set. Her impact continued in the subsequent season, where she ranked second on the team with 369 kills.

At North Carolina: Parker-Robinson made a significant impact. She earned her stripes with 21 starts out of 30 matches and was recognized as a Second-Team All-Atlantic Coast Conference performer. Her leadership was evident as she led the Tar Heels with 405 kills and garnered AVCA All-East Coast Region accolades. Throughout the season, she fashioned an impressive 24 matches with double-digit kills. Her contributions extended to the ACC, where she ranked eighth with 428.5 points.