Get To Know Aisha ...
Why did you choose KU?
- I chose KU because of all the resources, supporting staff, and the culture of those people and the people on and around campus. I love the support system I have at this school and in the community.
How would you describe your play style to someone who has never seen you play before?
- I’d describe my play style as intense. When I’m at the net, I look focused and assessing but when I cheer… my energy comes out tenfold.
What are your favorite places to eat in Lawrence?
- I love to eat at the Fresh Mediterranean Co., I go there a lot with my family after the games and it’s on Red Card which is great. We went to Merchants on Mass. St. for a team dinner and they had amazing food too.
What's something you are proud of off the court?
- The thing I’m most proud of off the court is that I’m able to keep my grades up and that I’m finding balance in volleyball, school, and living life outside of both,
Major
Psychology with a Spanish minor
2024 (SOPHOMORE)
Big 12 All-Academic Team … Appeared in 21 sets … Totalled 16 kills and 16 blocks from the middle blocker position … Hit at an average of .256 … Posted a career high four kills against Iowa State on Oct. 23 … Tallied a career high six blocks against South Carolina on Aug. 30 … Ranked fifth on the team in block average at 0.76 per set
2023 (FRESHMAN)
Big 12 Academic All-Rookie Team … Played in 10 sets … Led the team with four blocks at Texas on Oct. 6
PRIOR TO KANSAS
Daughter of Aissac and Hannah Aiono … Has one older sister Aile, and two younger brothers Aisaiah and Abbel … Helped Liberty High School to a first place conference and second place district finish in 2022-23 .. Made 1st Team All-Conference and All-District in 2022-23 … Was an academic all-state selection … Totalled 114 blocks in a single season … Father played football at BYU … A member of the MAVS KC club team that finished in the top-10 in the Open 17s Division at Nationals … Has ambitions of becoming an attorney and starting her own law firm