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Former Shocker volleyball star Morgan Stout is preparing for her second season of professional volleyball after signing as a free agent with the Omaha Supernovas of Major League Volleyball. Stout, an All-American Athletic Conference and All-Region middle in 2024 for the Shockers, talks about fighting loneliness as a rookie with the Vegas Thrill and why the presence of John Cook, former Nebraska coach, convinced her to join Omaha.

We talk about her toughest opponents, favorite teammates and road trips as a pro. We also discuss the importance of MLV paying competitive salaries for athletes and what she bought to celebrate her first paycheck.

Stout played for Wichita State from 2021-2024 and earned All-American Athletic Conference and All-Region honors as a senior while helping the Shockers to the NCAA tournament. She is from Fowler, Kan., and played at Nickerson High School.

The Vegas Thrill picked her with the 25th overall selection to start her professional career. She finished second on the team and seventh in the league with a .311 hitting percentage. 

(Photo credit Omaha Supernovas, San Diego Mojo)