University of California, Los Angeles, Athletics
Hall of Fame
Paul Nihipali
- Induction:
- 2015
Four-time All-American Paul Nihipali finished his career as UCLA volleyball's all-time kills leader with 2,096 and is still the only Bruin ever to surpass 2,000 career kills. He also holds school records for most kills in a single match (52) and in a season (650 in 1997), as well as career kills per game (5.40). Nihipali helped lead UCLA to back-to-back NCAA Championships in 1995 and 1996 and to runner-up finishes in 1994 and 1997. He was named to the All-Tournament team at the NCAA Championships from 1995-97 and earned first-team All-MPSF honors three times and first-team All-America acclaim in 1996 and 1997. Nihipali went on to play for the U.S. National Team from 1995-97 before embarking on a film career. He wrote, produced and directed a feature film, Beach Kings, and is currently producing and show running reality television.
* Accomplishments listed above were at the time of induction.
* Accomplishments listed above were at the time of induction.
Bruin Insider Show - Ciena Alipio (March 9, 2026)
Monday, March 09
Cinematic Highlights - UCLA M. Basketball at USC (March 7, 2026)
Monday, March 09
Alumni Spotlight - Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Monday, March 09
Highlights - UCLA Baseball vs. Ohio State (March 8, 2025)
Sunday, March 08
