Volleyball Inks a Pair of International Prospects

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Head coach Matt Ulmer has announced two additions to the Kansas Volleyball program, as international standouts Selena Leban and Aurora Papac have signed with the Jayhawks for the upcoming 2025 season.
 
Leban is a 6-0 pin hitter from Nova Gorica, Slovenia. She has competed for Slovenia on the national stage since 2019, beginning with the U16/U17 European Championship. The European Golden League in 2024 was her 10th competition within the European Volleyball Confederation (CEV). In 42 career CEV matches, Leban has recorded 289 kills, 52 service aces and 32 blocks. She has also competed in the 2020 and 2023 European Cups for her club.

 

“Selena is extremely talented in every phase of the game, and we are so excited to welcome her to Kansas,” Ulmer said. “She has competed against some of the best competition in the world and has thrived. Beyond that, Selena has a magnetic personality and great sense of humor which makes her a great fit for Kansas Volleyball.”

 

Papac is a 6-4 middle blocker from Požega, Croatia. She is also experienced on the international circuit, having competed for Croatia in the U19 World Championships in 2023, European Championships in 2019, 2022 and 2024 and the U20 MEVZA Qualification in 2024. Papac was chosen as the best middle blocker at MEVZA and at the U19 World Championships in 2023.

“Aurora is a great addition to our program, and she comes to Kansas as one of the best blockers in the world for her age,” Ulmer said. “She has a presence at the net that can have a large impact on a match. She has a great combination of length and quickness plus high-level international experience with her national team.”

 

With the additions of Leban and Papac, Kansas has now signed six players since Ulmer was hired in January. The duo joins Logan Bell (Beech Grove, Indiana) as freshmen in the signing class, while Kansas also added transfers Cristin Cline (Oregon), Ryan White (Oregon State) and Audra Wilmes (Washington).