Hall of Fame
Mickisha Hurley - Barry University, Volleyball
Hurley is the most dominant volleyball player ever to play for the Barry University Buccaneers. Originally from Coral Gables, Hurley made the most of her time in Miami Shores, becoming the leader of a Barry squad that would capture a National Championship in 1995. As an individual performer, Hurley earned first team All-America honors in 1994 and 1995 and was named to the All-South Region team three times. A four-time All-Sunshine State Conference selection, Hurley also was distinguished as the SSC Player of the Year, as well as the conference’s Athlete of the Year, as a senior. Statistically, one would be hard-pressed to find anyone as dominant as Hurley. During her career at Barry, Hurley established Buccaneer career records in six different categories, while laying claim to five single-season marks and three single match records. On the national picture, Hurley led the nation with a school-record .437 hitting percentage in 1994. While few athletes achieve dominance in their sport at the collegiate level, even fewer have earned the opportunity to represent their country in international competition. Hurley is among the chosen few. Hurley’s first exposure into international competition came as a Barry student-athlete in 1994, when she was selected to compete for the west squad at the U.S. Olympic Festival. Following her collegiate career, Hurley would eventually earn a spot on the U.S. National Volleyball Team in 1997. On the national team, Hurley would travel to the Far East, participating in the 1997 World Grand Prix Championships in the Far East. That same year, Hurley would lead her country to the silver medal in the NORCECA Zone Championships. In the 1999 Hurley would not only earn a bronze medal at the Pan American Games, but would lead all U.S. starters in hitting percentage at the World Cup. In 2000, Hurley would receive the ultimate distinction for any athlete -- the opportunity to compete in Olympic competition. A member of the U.S. Olympic Volleyball Team, Hurley was a key member on the eventual bronze medal winning team in Sydney, Australia. She continues to remain a member of the US national team and has the distinction of being the only small-college player on the squad. Her alma mater has recognized her achievements with both a spot on the Barry Athletics Wall of Honor, as well as presenting her with the Barry University Distinguished Alumni Award. Everyone else recognizes her as simply one of the top volleyball players in the world.