Rhamat Alhassan (; born September 7, 1996) is an American volleyball middle blocker. She played for the United States women's national volleyball team from 2016 to 2022. At the University of Florida, she was a four-time collegiate All-American.
Early life Alhassan was born in Glenarden, Maryland. Her parents were Ghanaian immigrants, and she grew up speaking English and Hausa. She started playing basketball in seventh grade, and did not play volleyball until her sophomore year in high school, at The Academy of the Holy Cross in Kensington, Maryland.
College Many schools were interested in her as an athlete, but most were interested in her basketball skills, which were more advanced than her volleyball skills. Her former basketball coach, Eddie Simpson, says she "is a better basketball player than she is a volleyball player", and Alhassan agrees. Florida was one of many schools interested in her as a volleyball player. While in high school, Alhassan considered the possibility of playing both sports in college, but ended up concentrating on volleyball. Alhassan chose Florida, partly for the volleyball, partly for the location, and partly for Florida's College of Journalism and Communications.
In her last season at Florida, Alhassan helped lead the Gators to the 2017 National Championships. The Gators haven't been to the Final 4 since 2003.
In 2018, Alhassan won the Honda Sports Award as the nation's best female volleyball player. She also graduated in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in telecommunication production.
Professional career Alhassan continued to play volleyball professionally. +Professional Volleyball CareerSeasonTeamLocationLeagueNotes2018-2019NEC Red RocketsTokyo, JapanV12019-2020Caserta 2.0 VolaltoCaserta, ItalyA1Didn't continue with the team after December 27, 20192020-2022Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri '76Chieri, ItalyA12022-2023Il Bisonte FirenzeFlorence, ItalyA1Chose to step away from volleyball2026Grand Rapids RiseGrand Rapids, MIMLV
Honors and awards Honda Sports Award for Volleyball (2018) American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-American 2017 SEC Volleyball Player of the year
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