• Competed on the Belmont University Volleyball Team from 2023-2024 with the first postseason win since 2015

• Competed on the Chicago State University Volleyball Team from 2021-2023. Posted 170 career kills and 75 total career blocks. Contributed to most season wins in Division 1 history for Chicago State (17). 2021

• Competed in the Turkish Sultans league with Halkbank Volleyball Club 2016-2018

• Attended Turkish National Championships throughout high school with Ayseabla College. Won the 2016 ISF World Championship with an undefeated record

• Attended Turkish Youth National Championships with Halkbank Club from 2011-2018, earned two silver and four bronze medals

• Won Ankara city championships 7 times with Halkbank club and 4 times with school teams

• Won the Balkan championship with the Turkish youth national team in 2013

• Won the Christmas tournament in Spain with the Turkish youth national team in 2013

Born November 11, 1999 in Ankara, Turkey

Parents are Arzu Dokuzlar and Ismail Erdal Dokuzlar

Has one sibling, Deniz Dokuzlar

Nickname is “Dokuz” (9)

Mom is a former volleyball player

Enjoys art & design, outdoor activities and yoga

Chicago State University / May 2023
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design

Belmont University / July 2024
Master’s in Education, Teacher Leadership

Belmont University 2023-2024
Chicago State University 2021-2023
Astor Ankara Volleyball Club 2019-2020
Halkbank Ankara Volleyball Club 2010- 2018

16 kills
9 blocks
6 aces

Technical skills: Blocking, attacking, setting, ball control, serving, high vertical touch

Soft skills: Flexible, ambitious, problem solver, dependable, critical thinker, team player, game IQ, and strong work ethic