Rylee Gray is medically retiring after one season with the Husker volleyball team.
Rylee Gray
The 6-foot-4 middle blocker did not play in a match this season. She said Thursday in announcing her retirement that she will stay in Lincoln and complete her degree.
"Although this has been a hard decision, the people around me have supported me through it all," she wrote on a social media post. "... I get to be my best friends' number one supporter and fan."
Gray, the nation's No. 70 overall prospect coming out of high school, was part of Nebraska's top-ranked 2021 recruiting class. She led Elkhorn South to the state tournament all four years of her high school career and won the Class A state title in 2020.
Nebraska could potentially return two other middle blockers from last season's roster. Kayla Caffey plans to be back in 2022 but will need an NCAA waiver to be eligible. Kalynn Meyer will be entering her junior season.
Nebraska also will add incoming freshmen Bekka Allick and Maggie Mendelson at that position.
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Photos: Nebraska vs Wisconsin for the NCAA volleyball national championship
Nebraska players hug after they lost the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Kenzie Knuckles hugs Lexi Rodriguez after they lost the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Madi Kubik (left) and Kayla Caffey celebrate a point during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Lauren Stivrins spikes the ball during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Lexi Rodriguez passes the ball during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Nicklin Hames dives for the ball during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Nicklin Hames sets the ball during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Nicklin Hames (center) and Lauren Stivrins (right) try to block a spike by Wisconsin's Julia Orzol during the national championship match on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Lauren Stivrins high-fives a fan before the national championship match between Wisconsin and Nebraska on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska cheer team member Logan Larsen cheers before the national championship match between Wisconsin and Nebraska on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska cheerleaders get the crowd going before the national championship match between Wisconsin and Nebraska on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska fans wait for the players before the national championship match between Wisconsin and Nebraska on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska fans wait for the players before the national championship match between Wisconsin and Nebraska on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska fans wait for the players before the national championship match between Wisconsin and Nebraska on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Lexi Rodriguez high-fives fans before the national championship match between Wisconsin and Nebraska on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Keonilei Akana high-fives fans before the national championship match between Wisconsin and Nebraska on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Lauren Stivrins high-fives fans before the national championship match between Wisconsin and Nebraska on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Kayla Caffey high-fives a fan before the national championship match between Wisconsin and Nebraska on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska fans wait for the players before the national championship match between Wisconsin and Nebraska on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska fans cheer for the players before the national championship match between Wisconsin and Nebraska on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska and Wisconsin fans wait outside before the national championship match between Wisconsin and Nebraska on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska ad Wisconsin fans wait outside before the national championship match between Wisconsin and Nebraska on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska fans before the national championship match between Wisconsin and Nebraska on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska fans before the national championship match between Wisconsin and Nebraska on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Before the national championship match between Wisconsin and Nebraska on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska fans cheer for the players before the national championship match between Wisconsin and Nebraska on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Wisconsin's Dana Rettke holds celebrates with her teammates after they defeated Nebraska in the national championship match on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Kayla Caffey celebrates a point during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska fans celebrate a point during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Keonilei Akana tries to hit the ball during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Kayla Caffey spikes the ball during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Keonilei Akana (left) and Kenzie Knuckles try to dig the ball during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Keonilei Akana (left) and Kenzie Knuckles try to dig the ball during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Lauren Stivrins (center) and Madi Kubik (right) try to block a spike from Wisconsin's Dana Rettke during the national championship match on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Wisconsin's Dana Rettke (left) blocks Nebraska's Nicklin Hames during the national championship match on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Wisconsin's Devyn Robinson (left) and Julia Orzol (center) block a spike from Nebraska's Kayla Caffey during the national championship match on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Wisconsin's Dana Rettke (left) tries to block Nebraska's Lauren Stivrins during the national championship match on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Lauren Stivrins goes for a spike during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Lindsay Krause sits on the bench during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Ally Batenhorst celebrates a point during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Ally Batenhorst (left) and Nicklin Hames celebrate a point during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Kenzie Knuckles runs back to serve after she got an ace during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Lindsay Krause spikes the ball during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Lauren Stivrins celebrates a point during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Nicklin Hames sets the ball during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska players celebrate a point during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Nicklin Hames sets the ball while Wisconsin's Devyn Robinson gets ready to block during the national championship match on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska players celebrate a point during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Head Coach John Cook speaks to his players during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Associate Head Coach Tyler Hildebrand reacts to a call during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska plays Wisconsin in the national championship match on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Lexi Rodriguez (left) and Ally Batenhorst celebrate a point during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Kennedi Orr (left) and Anni Evans celebrate during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska players celebrate a point during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Lindsay Krause (center right) hugs Lauren Stivrins after scoring a point during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Madi Kubik chases a ball out of bounds during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Madi Kubik chases a ball out of bounds during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska players celebrate a point during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
A Nebraska fans holds up a sign during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska players react after a long volley to win Set 4 during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Madi Kubik goes to pass the ball during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Nicklin Hames goes to pass the ball during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Madi Kubik sings the national anthem before the championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Lauren Stivrins celebrates a point with her teammates during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Lindsay Krause celebrates a point with her teammates during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Head Coach John Cook calls a timeout during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Kenzie Knuckles takes a breath before serving during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Kayla Caffey celebrates a point during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Nicklin Hames (left) and Lauren Stivrins try to block a spike from Wisconsin's Grace Loberg during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
A Nebraska fan holds a sign during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Lindsay Krause (left) and Lauren Stivrins try to block a spike from Wisconsin's Grace Loberg during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Lindsay Krause spikes the ball during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Kenzie Knuckles celebrates a point during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Nicklin Hames sets the ball during the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Nebraska's Head Coach John Cook (left) stands with Associate Head Coach Tyler Hildebrand before the national championship match against Wisconsin on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Hunter Paniagua
Hunter is an online sports editor for The World-Herald.
