2022 UC Santa Cruz Men's Volleyball Roster
Jersey Number 8
Braden Collins
- Height:
- 6-1
- Class:
- First Year
- Hometown:
- San Jose, CA
- High School:
- Del Mar HS
- Position:
- Setter
- Major:
- Molecular Cell & Developmental Bio
UC Santa Cruz Success:
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Del Mar High School and City Beach Volleyball Club. BVAL Santa Teresa Division Freshman of the Year, League MVP. BVAL Mt. Hamilton Division Senior of the Year. Maintained 4.0 all 4 years.
PERSONAL: Son of Brian and Gabriella Collins.Brothers: Justin, Dylan, Tanner. Sister: Taylor. He picked UCSC because of "the competitive program, the beach, and because campus is beautiful to walk through."
Says his grandma is the most influential person in his life because "she has always had a positive attitude and continues to live her life to the fullest."Â
Personal interests include cooking, baking, drawing, reading, watching anime, spikeball, hiking and hanging out with friends.
- 2022- Played in 11 matches in his first season. 204 assists, good for third on the team. Also totaled 11 kills, 14 blocks and 36 digs. Season-highs of 41 assists and six total blocks on Jan. 29 against Concordia (Wisc.).
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Del Mar High School and City Beach Volleyball Club. BVAL Santa Teresa Division Freshman of the Year, League MVP. BVAL Mt. Hamilton Division Senior of the Year. Maintained 4.0 all 4 years.
PERSONAL: Son of Brian and Gabriella Collins.Brothers: Justin, Dylan, Tanner. Sister: Taylor. He picked UCSC because of "the competitive program, the beach, and because campus is beautiful to walk through."
Says his grandma is the most influential person in his life because "she has always had a positive attitude and continues to live her life to the fullest."Â
Personal interests include cooking, baking, drawing, reading, watching anime, spikeball, hiking and hanging out with friends.
