11/11/2026 3:26:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
STORRS, Conn. - UConn women's volleyball Head Coach Ellen Herman-Kimball has announced the signing of two student-athletes to the class of 2031 on Wednesday afternoon. The class consists of Outside Hitter Aaliyah Green and Libero/DS Caroline Curry.
Meet the Incoming Class
Aaliyah Green
Green comes to Storrs from Winchester, Virginia, where she attended Millbrook High School. She earned First Team All-District and All-Region honors as a sophomore. As a junior, she was named First Team All-District, District Player of the Year, First Team All-Region and First Team All-State. She was also named 2025 AVCA Girls High School All-Region.
Head Coach Ellen Herman-Kimball: "We are really excited for Aaliyah to join our squad. She brings a wealth of skill and knowledge of the game that gives her a strong foundation to build on at the next level. Coming from a family filled with college athletes, she understands the commitment, consistency, and work it takes to be successful. We see so much opportunity for her to grow, and we are excited to help her develop into a high-level six-rotation outside hitter. I'm looking forward to watching her embrace new challenges, build confidence, and discover how much she can contribute to UConn Volleyball."
Caroline Curry
Curry comes to Storrs from Stamford, Connecticut, where she attended King School. She was a four-time NEPSAC and FAA champion, earning All-FAA First Team and All-NEPSAC First Team honors. She also received the Karen Peterson Outstanding Freshman Female Athlete Award at King School. In 2026, Curry was named to the AVCA All-America Watchlist. She was ranked 10th in Virginia on PrepDig.
Head Coach Ellen Herman-Kimball: "We are thrilled to welcome Caroline to our program. We have been evaluating her for what feels like forever, and it has been exciting to watch her grow throughout that process. It means a lot to us to keep one of Connecticut's best volleyball players in state and give her the opportunity to represent UConn. What I love most is how much she demands of herself and how she challenges her teammates to meet that same standard. That expectation to compete and make those around her better is something we value deeply in our program. We are excited to build on that mindset and help her continue to grow as both a player and a teammate."
