Brooklyn Meyer isn't done being a Jackrabbit—she's just switching jerseys.
The South Dakota State women's basketball star, who dominated the hardwood as a 6-foot-2 center and was named the Mid-Major women's player of the year in 2025-26, is trading her basketball sneakers for volleyball knee pads. The program announced Friday that Meyer will return to school this fall for one season with the Jackrabbit volleyball team.
After exhausting her basketball eligibility, Meyer is taking advantage of an NCAA rule that allows athletes to play a fifth season in a different sport. And for a player who led SDSU to four NCAA tournament appearances and sits third on the all-time scoring list with 2,097 career points, this isn't just a feel-good story—it's a strategic move.
Meyer, a Larchwood, Iowa native, was a three-year varsity volleyball standout at West Lyon High School before focusing on basketball in Brookings. Now, she's stepping into a volleyball program that's hungry for a three-peat. The Jacks have won back-to-back Summit League regular season titles and made consecutive NCAA tournament appearances, but they've been upset in the conference tournament both years—a sting that still lingers.
With two standout middle blockers—Sydni Schetnan and Annalee Ventling-Brown—graduating, head coach Dan Georgalas saw an opportunity. "We had one spot open on our roster, and we were really looking for a grad transfer middle blocker with one year left," Georgalas said. Assistant coach Cole Aiazzi suggested reaching out to Meyer, and what started as a surprise quickly turned into a perfect fit.
"She fits our roster perfectly, she's great physically, and she has volleyball experience," Georgalas added. "This is going to be a fun opportunity for her and a fun thing for our fans."
Meyer was considered a potential WNBA prospect after the Jacks' NCAA tournament run, and the volleyball staff respected that path. They waited for her to pursue pro basketball before presenting the idea. While overseas opportunities could still be on the table next year, Meyer is focused on earning a master's degree in nutrition and dietetics—and bringing her championship pedigree to the volleyball court.
"She's got four championships, and our group is looking for a three-peat," Georgalas said, knowing Meyer's big-game experience and toughness could be the spark the Jacks need to finally break through in the postseason.