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.
Finish Every Rep: Mic'd Up with UCLA Football Nickels Coach, Gabe Lynn
Wednesday, June 03
UCLA Softball Postgame - vs. Texas Tech (May 31, 2026)
Monday, June 01
Jordan Woolery Hits Game-Tying Homer at WCWS (May 31, 2026)
Sunday, May 31
UCLA Softball Postgame – vs. Texas Tech (May 31, 2026)
Sunday, May 31
