Kapri Garnett Commits To Michigan For Volleyball

Kapri Garnett is not just another name on a recruitment list. The 6-foot-4 outside hitter from Campbell Hall High School in Calabasas, California, is carving out her own path using momentum, family connections, and a drive for big moments. Garnett was ranked the No. 51 prospect in California. The numbers present a snapshot of her current situation, but they don’t accurately reflect her future direction. Compared to others who’ve lived in club gyms since grade school, she’s still a newcomer to volleyball. However, she’s already showing that she can compete with athletes who have far more reps under their belts. Garnett’s foundation is built on physical tools and competitive DNA. Her height is an obvious advantage, but her poise on the court may have come from home.

Her father — who’s publicly celebrated her success, including Sunshine Volleyball Club’s CIF title run last May — has long understood what elite performance requires. That perspective has shaped her approach: steady improvement, hungry mindset, and no fear of the work it takes to compete in the Big Ten. Erin Virtue, Michigan head coach, sees the same spark and didn’t hesitate to emphasize it when the program announced Garnett’s commitment. Garnett has athletic talent, is driven, and is not yet reaching her full potential.

“Kapri comes from an incredibly athletic lineage and knows what it takes to compete at the highest level,” said Virtue.

“She has a genuine desire to be great. While she’s still developing in the game of volleyball, her combination of physicality, height, and competitive mentality gives her enormous upside. We’re excited to help her reach her potential at Michigan.”

 

Go Blue! 😤 https://t.co/HYyIfiEZrd

— Kevin Garnett (@KevinGarnett5KG) December 5, 2025

That last part might be the most intriguing. The Wolverines are getting a player who could look completely different in her sophomore season, not a finished product. Her size and position make her a perfect fit for a conference where chaos occurs above the net every weekend. What she needs now are reps, battles, and the grind of adjusting to high-speed volleyball. Ann Arbor will provide her with plenty of all three. During this time, the current Michigan squad is in the midst of a postseason run after sweeping Xavier in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

 

THAT’S A CLEAN SWEEP FOR MICHIGAN 🧹#NCAAWVB x 🎥 ESPN+ / @umichvball pic.twitter.com/dSsdYAOb5z

— NCAA Women’s Volleyball (@NCAAVolleyball) December 5, 2025

Garnett is watching from afar, likely imagining herself in that fight a year from now — wearing maize and blue, feeding off the energy of a packed house, and taking her place in a program pushing to climb higher in the national conversation. Her journey is far from settled. But the trajectory? It’s pointing straight at something big.