he's playing at an elite level all around this year. Nikolov is amazing, and Siapanis level of play has been just as key.

his backrow play so far this year is fantastic. in reception, in digs, it is setting him apart as the backrow is so solid even with Briggs graduated.

and then hit an ungodly 0.580 vs UCLA,

hitting 0.436, 2nd in the Big West and highest % for an OH in the Big West

next to Nikolov, he'd be leading the team in aces as well.

fantastic story, and hoping he gets to Ohio State for the championships, where he spent his frosh year as the MIVA newcomer of the year in 2021