MADISON, Wis. – Head coach Kelly Sheffield has announced that Sydney Reed, a 5-6 libero/defensive specialist, will join the Wisconsin volleyball team. Reed transfers from the University of North Carolina and will join the Badgers at semester break.
 
"We're really happy to be able to add Sydney to the roster," said Sheffield. "She's an athletic and driven player. She's quick and has good defensive range, and has a tough and accurate serve. Although she's not eligible to compete for us this spring, she will be able to train with us and will really help elevate the practice gym."
 
Reed played in seven matches and 20 sets for the Tar Heels in the fall of 2020. She averaged 1.30 digs per set, tallying five-or-more digs in three matches, while adding 0.40 assists and 0.20 service aces per set.  Reed had career highs of three assists in two matches and one service ace in four matches.
 
A native of Glenelg, Maryland, Reed was a four-year starter for coach Carrol Denure at Flint High School in Oakton, Virginia. She was named the 2019-20 Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of Virginia, averaging 2.8 kills, 4.0 digs and 0.7 service aces per set as a senior. For her career, Reed tallied 1,134 kills (3.1 kills per set), 1,308 digs (3.5 dps) and 309 aces (0.8 saps).
 
Reed was a member of the 2020 U.S. Junior National Team training roster and was named the 2019-20 Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Player of the Year. A three-time first-team all-state selection, she was also a Prep Volleyball High School All-American and a Senior National Player of the Year Finalist. Reed also played with Metro Volleyball Club for coaches Patrice Arrington, Dave Denure, Adam Hughes, Ahen Kim and Silvia Johnson.
 
Reed is a second-generation Badger as her father, Earl, played football with the Badgers.