CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois head coach Chris Tamas announced two additions to the Fighting Illini's 2026 signing class. Maya Harris and Madi Miles both signed Big Ten Athletics Aid Agreements on Wednesday.
"Both Madi and Maya have been exceptional for their school and club teams, playing at the highest level," Tamas said. "They have a strong competitive spirit and the skills to back it up. We are excited to add them as official members of the Fighting Illini today."
MAYA HARRIS // ANGOLA, IND. // OUTSIDE HITTER
- Four-time Northeast Corner Conference All-Conference First Team (2022-25)
- Four-time KPC All-Area (2022-25)
- Four-time Northeast Indiana All-District First Team (2022-2025)
- 2024 KPC Co-Player of the Year (with sister Ava)
- 2024 All-State First Team
- 2025 Academic All-State Gold
- Holds school records for kills in a match (38), kills in a season (675), and kills in a career (1,801)
- Also has school records for aces in a match (20), aces in a season (177), and aces in a career (434)
- Three-time AVCA Phenom Watch List
- 2025 Week 6 AVCA Player of the Week
- 2025 AVCA All-Region
- Led the state of Indiana in kills in 2024 (676)
- Finished second in Indiana in kills in 2025 (637)
- Led the state of Indiana in aces in 2025 (177)
- Ranked fourth in the nation in aces in 2025 (177)
- 2024 Indiana state runner-up
Coach Tamas on Harris: "Maya is an all-around player with a great set of skills. She has a great arm and good defensive range. She passes very well and sees the game at a high level. We look forward to having her in the Orange and Blue."
Why Illinois? "I chose Illinois because I had an instant connection with the amazing coaching staff. They play a style of volleyball that I knew I fit into and will push me to get better every day. The coaches and players have established a positive and competitive culture, so I knew I wanted to be a part of this family."
MADI MILES // FISHERS, IND. // OUTSIDE HITTER
- Ranked #97 overall and the #40 outside hitter in the Class of 2026 by Prep Dig
- 2025 Academic All-State Honors Silver Award
- 2025 HCC All Conference First Team
- 2025 AVCA All-Region Team
- MaxPreps Midseason National Player of the Year Watch List
- 2024 AVCA Girls High School Honorable Mention All-American
- 2024 JVA All-National Team
- 2024 IHSVCA 4A All-DistrictÂ
- 2024 IHSVCA First Team All-State
- Two-time IHSAA 4A state champion (2022, 2023)
Coach Tamas on Miles: "Madi is an all-around player who has the front-row and back-row skills necessary to compete at the highest level. She has a great work ethic and competes hard every play. Madi will be a great addition to the Illini."
Why Illinois? "I chose Illinois because of the amazing coaching staff and team culture."
