Imee Kim Gabriella Hernandez is a talented volleyball player from the Philippines, known for her skills as a middle blocker. Here’s a summary of her profile based on the information provided:
Full Name: Imee Kim Gabriella Hernandez
Nationality: Filipino (Philippines)
Position: Middle blocker
Birthdate: November 6, 2000
Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight: 63 kg (139 lb)
Player Experience:
- Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Crossovers: 2023/24 – Present
- UST Golden Tigresses: 2021/22 – 2022/23
- Rebisco-Philippines: 2020/21
- UST Golden Tigresses: 2018/19 – 2019/20
Imee graduated from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Tourism Management, Major in Recreation and Leisure Management, achieving cum laude honors. She spent four years as a student-athlete at UST.
Despite her decision to forgo her remaining playing years in the UAAP, Imee made a notable impact during her time there, particularly in Season 85 where she had a breakout performance, including a career-high of 24 points against Ateneo. Her team, UST, reached the Final Four that season but was eventually eliminated by La Salle.
Imee, alongside Eya Laure, transitioned to the professional level by joining the Chery Tiggo Crossovers in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference.
Her debut for Chery Tiggo was scheduled against defending champion Creamline on June 27 at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.
Imee’s dedication both on and off the court exemplifies her commitment to excellence in academics and athletics.