{"id":403071,"date":"2025-11-25T07:07:19","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T07:07:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/403071\/"},"modified":"2025-11-25T07:07:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T07:07:19","slug":"dallas-pulse-select-outside-hitter-mimi-colyer-as-first-ever-draft-pick-in-franchise-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/403071\/","title":{"rendered":"Dallas Pulse select outside hitter Mimi Colyer as first-ever draft pick in franchise history"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pulse added key talent through inaugural draft<\/strong><\/p>\n

McKinney, Texas — Dallas Pulse,\u00a0North Texas\u0092 first professional women\u0092s volleyball team,\u00a0made franchise history today, selecting outside hitter Mimi Colyer with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 Major League Volleyball draft. The milestone marks the first player ever drafted by the\u00a0Pulse as the team continues building its inaugural roster ahead of the 2026 season.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Colyer, a standout at the University of Wisconsin and one of the most decorated collegiate outside hitters entering the professional ranks, is widely regarded as a dynamic, high-impact player capable of shaping the identity of a new franchise. Known for her explosive offense, strong passing, and elite court vision, Colyer will play a central role as the Pulse prepare for their first season beginning January 10 at Comerica Center in Frisco.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Dallas Pulse continued to strengthen its roster with two additional draft selections. In the second round, Dallas PULSE chose Malaya Jones, an explosive opposite hitter from Southern Methodist University. <\/p>\n

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An American Athletic Conference standout, Jones established herself as one of the most dynamic attackers in the region, known for her powerful left-side swing, versatility in the front row, and exceptional blocking presence. During her career at SMU, she delivered multiple high-impact performances that helped elevate the program\u0092s national profile.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Jones\u0092 athleticism, scoring ability, and competitive edge make her a key addition to the Pulse\u0092s inaugural roster and a strong complement to Mimi Colyer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u0093We got both of our top picks, and we couldn\u0092t be happier with the results of our very first draft today,\u0094 said Shannon Winzer, Dallas Pulse head coach. \u0093We were intentional about our picks and chose players that like to work and compete hard and will be the right type of athlete for the Dallas Pulse.\u0094<\/p>\n

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With their third-round selection, Dallas Pulse added Carter Booth, an elite middle blocker from the University of Wisconsin and teammate with Colyer. Booth is one of the most dominant defensive presences in the collegiate game. Booth\u0092s 6\u00927\u0094 frame, fast lateral movement, and blocking instincts make her one of the nation\u0092s top middle blockers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u0093Dallas is a hotbed for volleyball, and today\u0092s draft was an incredible milestone for our franchise,\u0094 said Grady Raskin, president and CEO of Dallas Pulse. \u0093We were able to add three outstanding athletes through the draft and secure another player through our first trade. This group represents the intensity, talent, and excitement that define North Texas volleyball.\u0094\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The Dallas Pulse home schedule includes:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sat, Jan. 10 \u0096 Indy<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Thu, Jan. 15 \u0096 San Diego<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Thu, Feb. 5 \u0096 Omaha<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sun, Feb. 8 \u0096 Grand Rapids<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Thu, Feb. 19 \u0096 Indy<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sun, Feb. 22 \u0096 Grand Rapids<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Fri, Feb. 27 \u0096 Orlando<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Fri, Mar. 13 \u0096 Columbus<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sun, Mar. 15 \u0096 Atlanta<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sat, Mar. 21 \u0096 San Diego<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Thu, Mar. 26 \u0096 Atlanta<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Fri, Apr. 17 \u0096 Columbus<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Fri, May 1 \u0096 Omaha<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sun, May 3 \u0096 Orlando<\/p>\n

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Deposits for season ticket holders are now available on the\u00a0Dallas PULSE website<\/a>\u00a0for home games at Comerica Center in Frisco.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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ABOUT DALLAS PULSE<\/b><\/p>\n

The Dallas PULSE is North Texas\u0092 first women\u0092s professional volleyball team, competing in Major League Volleyball\u0092s 2026 season. Based at Comerica Center in Frisco, Dallas PULSE echoes the energy, and heart of Dallas-Fort Worth \u0096 home to one of the nation\u0092s largest and most passionate volleyball communities.\u00a0For more information about the team, visit\u00a0Dallas\u00a0PULSE<\/a>\u00a0or follow the team on social media channels at @DallasPULSEVB for schedule updates, roster announcements, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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ABOUT MLV<\/b><\/p>\n

Major League Volleyball, entering its third season, is the longest-running formal professional volleyball league for women in the United States. Designed to elevate the sport through world class competition, commercial innovation, and cultural relevance,\u00a0MLV\u00a0brings together elite athletes, visionary leadership, and global ambition. With alignment to USA Volleyball and a commitment to Olympic development,\u00a0MLV\u00a0serves as the premier pathway from professional play to the world stage.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Pulse added key talent through inaugural draft McKinney, Texas — Dallas Pulse,\u00a0North Texas\u0092 first professional women\u0092s volleyball team,\u00a0made…\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":6907,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5135],"tags":[5229,1596,358,3187,67,586,132,5230,68,2969],"class_list":{"0":"post-403071","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-dallas","8":"tag-america","9":"tag-dallas","10":"tag-texas","11":"tag-tx","12":"tag-united-states","13":"tag-united-states-of-america","14":"tag-unitedstates","15":"tag-unitedstatesofamerica","16":"tag-us","17":"tag-usa"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115609079476469058","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/403071","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=403071"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/403071\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6907"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=403071"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=403071"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=403071"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}