The AVCA has named the finalists for its 2026 National Collegiate Men’s Player of the Year Award. The four players on the list are:
- Cole Hartke, Pepperdine
- Patrick Rogers, Ball State
- Tread Rosenthal, Hawai‘i
- Andrew Rowan, UCLA (winner)
The announcement of the Player of the Year will be made Friday night, May 8, in Los Angeles at the NCAA Championship Banquet.
The AVCA National Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Awards Committee is responsible for all phases of the Player of the Year process. You can see the details on the players who were on earlier lists throughout the 2026 season below.
The AVCA has partnered with legendary indoor and beach volleyball commentator, Rob Espero, to tell you more about the Finalists. Check out the video.
Player of the Year Semifinalists (released April 8)
Player of the Year Watch List (released Feb. 4)