Long Beach State Athletics!: MVB Prelim Roster for 2025-26

I included all players with remaining eligibility from the 24-25 roster(17), plus 3 freshman, and 1 transfer. Unless the Niners are opting out, we have 3 more players than the maximum 18 that the NCAA will allow next season. Out of the 17 returning players, perhaps 3 of them are looking already looking for new homes.

Setters
Doty, Island, Sr (returnee)
Peluso, Ryan, Jr. (returnee)
Pazanti, Jake, So. (returnee)

Liberos
Larson, Kellen, So. (returning starter)
Connelly, Chris, Jr. (returnee)
Harman, Ford, So. (returnee)

Outside Hitter/Opposite
Varga, Skyler, Sr. (returning starter)
Hershtynovich, Daniil, Jr. (returning starter)
Kandev, Alex, So. (returning starter)
Bloom, Connor, Sr. (returnee)
Hillis, Dane, Sr. (returnee)
Binev, Georgi, Jr. (returnee)
Baddeley, Nate, So. (returnee)
Lietz, Nico, Jr. (returnee)
Jordan, Myles, Fr. (high school recruit)
Gajek, Wojceich, Fr. (international recruit)

Middle Blocker
Bouchkov, Lazar, Jr. (returning starter)
Preuitt, Isaiah, So. (returnee)
Braun, Ben, Sr. (returnee)
Crystt, Jackson, Fr. (high school recruit)
Marquardt, Braedon, So. (transfer from GCU)

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apparently

too bad. very good player attackng and serving. could become an All-American

hate to see him go, this year proved need depther

his receiving needed work, had a shot. he'll still have to get his receiving better

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https://gculopes.com/sports/mens-volleyball/roster/braedon-marquardt/13585

Played a decent amount in his freshmen season at GCU. Played middle blocker but he is on the short side (6'5). He's also listed as an opposite. Will see what plans Knipe has for him.