TEMPE – Sun Devil Volleyball is gearing up for the 2024 season, which will be the first in the Big 12 and the second under head coach JJ Van Niel. With many key returners and stand-out newcomers on the roster, Arizona State will look to continue building on the momentum from last season.
2023 Season Recap
The 2023 season for Sun Devil Volleyball was arguably the best one in program history. With numerous records broken, two wins in the NCAA Tournament, three All-Americans, and many more milestones, the 50th season of the program was a remarkable one. Arizona State went 28-7 under first-year head coach Van Niel. The Sun Devils reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2015, winning two matches for the first time in program history. Arizona State had its second-highest win total in a season in program history with 28, which was the most wins in a season this century. The win percentage of .800 was the best the program has had. To start the season, the Sun Devils went 14-0 (undefeated in non-conference and two conference wins), the third-best start in team history and the best start by a new head coach. ASU has had 20 sweeps that season, the most in program history by five.
The Sun Devils lost three key starters, but they return four main starters and bring in more firepower. There are three transfers ready to immediately participate and four freshmen ready to make an impact.
Our 2024 home schedule will be historic ??#ForksUp pic.twitter.com/9xCACTdBzp
— Sun Devil Volleyball (@SunDevilVB) July 29, 2024
Preseason Big 12
In their inaugural season in the Big 12, Sun Devil Volleyball was picked third in the 2024 Big 12 Volleyball Preseason Poll, and graduates Claire Jeter and Argentina Ung were selected to the preseason team. Third is the highest preseason poll ranking for Arizona State since 2015 when the team was picked to finish second in the Pac-12. Additionally, this is the first preseason team nod for both Jeter and Ung.
All-Americans on the Roster
The Sun Devils have two All-Americans on the 2024 roster. ASU returns Jeter, who earned AVCA All-America Honorable Mention. Additionally, Arizona State brings in transfer graduate Ung, who was an honorable mention All-American last year as well while playing for Washington State. Both were first-time All-Americans.
Breakdown by Position
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