Davis Selected 24th Overall in Inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation Draft

ATLANTA – James Madison middle blocker Sophie Davis was selected with the No. 24 overall pick (third pick in the fourth round) of the inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation draft on Monday afternoon.

In her final season, Davis helped lead the Dukes to their first-ever at-large bid into the NCAA Championship and second consecutive 20-win season. She led JMU with 139 blocks (1.19 per set), along with ranking second with 359 kills (3.07 per set).

In a five-year career, Davis leaves JMU as the career record holder in hitting percentage (.372), solo blocks (136), block assists (447), and total blocks (583). Following the 2022 season, she was named the Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year and earned first-team all-conference recognition in all five seasons with three selections from the CAA and two from the Sun Belt. The Fort Lauderdale, Fla. native also earned All-Region honors in three seasons and added an honorable mention laurel as well.

The Pro Volleyball Federation, founded in 2022, is the premier women's professional volleyball league in North America. The league and its eight members will begin its inaugural season on January 24, 2024. To view the complete schedule, click here.

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