No surprises here at all.
USA Volleyball has announced the 12 player roster for the upcoming 2016 Olympics in Brazil which starts on August 5th.
Obviously missing are Dustin Watten (libero), Russell Holmes (middle blocker), Carson Clark (opposite hitter), Paul Lotman (outside hitter) and Garrett Muagututia (outside hitter).
2008 Olympic gold medalists Reid Priddy and David Lee will lead this team and they will joined by their 2012 Olympic teammates, Matt Anderson and David Smith. The rest of the team will make their Olympic debut like standout setter Micah Christenson, World League MVP Taylor Sander and star libero Erik Shoji.
U.S. Olympic Men’s Volleyball Team Roster:
Opposite Hitters:
Matt Anderson
Murphy Troy
Outside Hitters:
Aaron Russell
Taylor Sander
Reid Priddy
Thomas Jaeschke
Middle Blockers:
David Lee
Max Holt
David Smith
Setters:
Micah Christenson
Kawika Shoji
Libero:
Erik Shoji
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Bring home the GOLD boys!