University of Minnesota Athletics
Freshman Friday: Alexis Hart
6/24/2016 12:00:00 AM | Volleyball
June 24, 2016 
Alexis Hart joins the Gophers after playing for Truman High School and Invasion club team. Named an Under Armour First Team All-American, Hart played at the 2015 Final Four with future Gopher teammates Regan Pittman and Brittany McLean. With Truman, Hart had 334 kills, hit .332, had 47 aces and 140 digs as a senior, while she amassed 1,284 career kills and a .383 hitting efficiency. Hart was the first junior to ever receive the 2014 Evelyn Gate Award, given to the best high school volleyball player in Kansas City. With Invasion, she was a member of the all-tournament team at the 2015 USA Volleyball's Junior Nationals. Hart also made the training roster in Colorado Springs for the USA Youth National team. A standout track athlete, Hart was an all-metro selection in the long jump and won the state title in the triple jump and long jump. Get to know Alexis in this short question/answer session.
Gophersports.com: When did you get into volleyball?
Alexis Hart: I started volleyball in 7th grade.
GS: What has been your favorite volleyball memory so far?
AH: My favorite memory of volleyball was in high school where we would play our rival school outside on sport court during Labor Day festival.
GS: You played in the Under-Armour All-America game. Talk about that experience and even playing with some of your fellow freshmen teammates.
AH: It was an honor playing in the All-American game, it was a crazy experience because I was able to meet new people and play with some of my best friends from all over the country. Also the gear was pretty cool there and got a lot of it. Lastly, playing with my fellow freshman teammates was so much fun and getting to know them was great; I can't wait for the season.
GS: What drew you to Minnesota and what ultimately led you to join Gopher Volleyball?
AH: What drew me to Minnesota was the culture and how it reminded me of home. I also love the business program. The main reason I chose Gopher Volleyball was the teammates, coaches, and the amazing support from the fans. During the season the home games at the Pav are crazy. I can't wait to experience it.
GS: Any idea of what what you'd like to major in academically?
AH: In the fall I will be majoring in Business/finance
GS: What are you most excited for in the 2016 season?
AH: I am most excited for the bonding and traveling with my teammates and getting to know the coaches. I also cannot wait to experience a home game as a Gopher Student-athlete, because we have the best supportive group of fans.
Gophersports.com: When did you get into volleyball?
Alexis Hart: I started volleyball in 7th grade.
GS: What has been your favorite volleyball memory so far?
AH: My favorite memory of volleyball was in high school where we would play our rival school outside on sport court during Labor Day festival.
GS: You played in the Under-Armour All-America game. Talk about that experience and even playing with some of your fellow freshmen teammates.
AH: It was an honor playing in the All-American game, it was a crazy experience because I was able to meet new people and play with some of my best friends from all over the country. Also the gear was pretty cool there and got a lot of it. Lastly, playing with my fellow freshman teammates was so much fun and getting to know them was great; I can't wait for the season.
GS: What drew you to Minnesota and what ultimately led you to join Gopher Volleyball?
AH: What drew me to Minnesota was the culture and how it reminded me of home. I also love the business program. The main reason I chose Gopher Volleyball was the teammates, coaches, and the amazing support from the fans. During the season the home games at the Pav are crazy. I can't wait to experience it.
GS: Any idea of what what you'd like to major in academically?
AH: In the fall I will be majoring in Business/finance
GS: What are you most excited for in the 2016 season?
AH: I am most excited for the bonding and traveling with my teammates and getting to know the coaches. I also cannot wait to experience a home game as a Gopher Student-athlete, because we have the best supportive group of fans.
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