Gopher Spotlight: Kylie Miller

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Kylie Miller transferred to the University of Minnesota after spending her first three years at UCLA. Miller, a senior from Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., Miller played in 179 career sets for the Bruins and accumulated 1,278 assists, 34 aces and 211 digs. Joining the Gopher Volleyball team in January 2019, Miller practiced with the team during the spring semester and also attended the team's Japan international trip this past March. Check out how Kylie's adapting to Minnesota as we get to know some of our newest Gophers.

You decided to transfer from UCLA to Minnesota. What was so special about Minnesota that led you here?
I wanted to play for (head coach) Hugh McCutcheon and his coaching staff and compete for a national championship in front of some of the best volleyball fans in the country.

You transferred here in January, how was your first semester?
Immediately, everyone made me feel so welcomed and comfortable. I grew to love and respect my teammates very quickly. I am enjoying my classes and I am having a lot of fun being in a new city.

This past March, you were able to go to Japan with the team. How did that trip benefit you personally to set up for this 2019 season?
Japan was a great opportunity to put everything we worked on and learned in practices into competition. We put the skills we developed into play and we were able to see how our plays worked against opponents.

You actually played in the Pavilion before when you were with UCLA in the 2016 NCAA Championships. Talk about playing at the Pav and what it was like to be an opposing player as well as what you're looking forward to coming up this season.
Playing in the Pavillion my freshman year was an unreal experience. It was easily the most exciting environment I have ever played in. Honestly, as an opponent it was very intimidating! As a freshman, it was very thrilling to be competing in the Elite 8 against a top caliber team like the University of Minnesota. I am looking forward to competing for a national championship this year and being a part of an elite program and surrounded by athletes, coaches and staff that are all working extremely hard every day towards a common goal.

What's your major and how many credits are you taking here this summer/spring?
My major is family social science and I am taking 16 credits.

What's one misconception or one thing you underestimated about living in Minnesota?
One misconception about Minnesota is I had no idea that summers were so warm and nice. I was a little nervous during the winter, but the snow and cold are worth it for the beautiful summers.

Miller's Quick Hits:
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Netflix or tv binge: Bachelor/Bachelorette
Favorite campus spot: Al's Breakfast
Favorite book or movie: Safe Haven
Favorite place to visit: Venice, Italy

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