UNLV: Comes from a very good club team ... has a great knowledge of the game ... expected to come in and contest right away for an outside hitter position ... should be an impact player.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 1997 graduate of Maryknoll High School in Honolulu, Hawai'i ... a four-year letterwinner for Coach Bill Spencer ... named the 1997 Student Athlete of the Year at Maryknoll ... was the 1996 and 1997 Haili Tournament's most outstanding player ... was a first-team all-league selection in 1996 ... was all-state honorable mention in 1996 ... was a first-team all-star in 1995 and a second-team all-star in 1994 ... The Spartans finished 8-8 her senior season.

PERSONAL: Justine P. Kamelamela was born on September 21, 1979 in Honolulu ... the daughter of Jonah and Abbey Kamelamela ... has two sisters and one brother ... major is undeclared ... would like to play volleyball professionally after college ... enjoys surfing and paddling.