Hammond to play professional volleyball in Germany

Former Penn State men’s volleyball player Taylor Hammond will continue his career professionally with Netzhoppers jersey of Königs Wusterhausen, Germany, the program announced in a press release Monday.

Hammond will be the first American to play for the Netzhoppers in team history.

Hammond, who finished his career this past spring, was a four-year starting setter for the Nittany Lions.

This story was originally published July 11, 2016 at 11:07 PM with the headline "Hammond to play professional volleyball in Germany."