Shewa Adefemiwa Shewa Adefemiwa 6'1" | OH/RS Mater Dei | 2028 State CA brings power at the net. She is a junior LSU commit who plays outside hitter and opposite.

She was not on the 2024 final roster. In the 2025 final she had 3 kills and 3 blocks.

In September she told me she was working to become more vocal and to build trust with her teammates, who describe her as dependable. She is known for her strength at the net, she can move across the lineup, and she wants to become a real force in the SEC. Away from the court, she is a talented singer.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Miss Adefemiwa plays with an explosiveness that is hard to miss. Her approach is quick, her last two steps are dynamic, and the results speak for themselves: a .311 hitting percentage across 39 sets this fall, plus 28 total blocks from a 6’1″ frame that is still filling out. Watch her arm and you see why the efficiency holds up, because the swing is long and fully loaded and she makes contact high and well in front of her shoulder. She is smart, too. She would rather roll a ball into the deep corner than swing into a closed seam. Slide her to the right side and nothing drops off; she opens to the setter, keeps the ball on her line, and presses her hands over the net to seal the antenna when the rally turns. LSU secured a USA Volleyball NTDP U17 alum whose upside may be the highest of any pin among this group of newcomers. Earning a place on the Prep Dig California Class of 2028 State Ranking List is a well-deserved milestone and there is plenty more ahead. Please help us congratulate her on earning this well deserved recognition.

Shewa Adefemiwa Committed: LSU

Shewa is ready to measure her team against the best. “I look forward to getting to compete against the best of the best and seeing where we are as a team,” she said.

Strength and power at the net are what she’s best known for, and she’s using this season to become more vocal and build deeper trust with her teammates so they can rely on her in the toughest moments. Her teammates already describe her as someone dependable, someone they can talk to, and someone who can put a smile on anyone’s face.

What should stand out watching her play is her versatility, the ability to move across different spots on the court and still be a driving force wherever she lines up.

With her college decision already made, Shewa’s goal now is to keep adding to her game and become a real force in the SEC.

Outside the gym, she’s a talented singer.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Shewa Adefemiwa Shewa Adefemiwa 6'1" | OH/RS Mater Dei | 2028 State CA generated power from both the service line and the attack line. She consistently attacked with confidence and forced defenders to respect her offensive presence. Her ability to pressure opponents in multiple phases of the game stood out.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Shewa Adefemiwa Shewa Adefemiwa 6'1" | OH/RS Mater Dei | 2028 State CA is walking into UA Next with a skill-set that feels much more intentional than it did earlier this season.

One of the biggest shifts in her development has been learning how to score more calculatedly instead of simply swinging hard for the sake of swinging hard. Placement, decision-making, and creating better angles earlier are all becoming bigger parts of how she approaches attacking, especially in serve receive and transition situations.

High-level camp environments reward hitters who can make fast adjustments, solve the block, and continue scoring even when the play is not perfect. Shewa’s focus on becoming more scrappy defensively and covering more ground also points toward a player preparing herself for a faster pace and more unpredictable rallies.

Communication is another major part of how she keeps herself engaged when the level rises. Staying vocal helps elevate her energy and keeps her mentally connected to the flow of the match, especially in chaotic moments where athletes either speed up emotionally or settle in competitively.

What may stand out most tomorrow, though, is the competitive edge underneath all of it.

“I don’t settle.”

That mentality shows up throughout everything she described, from constantly chasing improvement to refusing to back down when challenged.

For an uncommitted 2027 athlete entering one of the biggest showcase environments of the summer, Shewa feels ready to compete with purpose once the whistle blows.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Please officially welcome Shewa to the State Rankings.  She is currently ranked as the 63^rd best overall player according to our Prep Dig California State Rankings.  She plays for Redondo Union and also the Mizuno Long Beach volleyball club program.  Born with raw natural power, Miss Adefemiwa uses it with both her legs and arms during her on court performance.  She can be seen exploding up into the air with a powerful vertical jump that catches spectators off-guard.  Once she contacts the ball, the defense better be in proper position, because the ball will explode downward in a hurry.  If there is no block in front of her, it will most likely be a straight down kill.  The pace is just too fast for any defender to catch up to it.  Overpasses also seem to just disappear if it is anywhere near her zone along the net.  Power swinging isn’t the only thing she can do offensively as her shot-making ability is also top notch.  One handed-power tips versus the block out of bounds, deep down the line, and also off-speed over the block are all part of her vast arsenal.  Please help us congratulate her on earning a spot in our prestigious State Rankings.