A lot has happened in college men’s volleyball since the NCAA Tournament in May.
With the 2019 regular season starting two weeks ago, it’s time to get caught up on the top news from the offseason. Check out the top 10 items to know heading in the 2019 season. (more…)
There is a clear separation entering the season between the top-three teams in the MIVA and everyone else in the conference.
Lewis edged out Loyola and Ohio State to finish atop the MIVA Preseason Poll that was released on Thursday. (more…)
The Loyola recruiting footprint remains nationwide — and now even extends into Europe.
The Ramblers announced that high school seniors Colton Brooks, Colman Chadam, Taylan Cook, Anton Frank, Jake Maffett, Brian Voight and Jack Yentz have all committed to join Loyola for the 2020 season. (more…)
There’s no question who is the preseason favorite to win the national title.
The defending NCAA champions Long Beach State received every first-place vote to finish atop the preseason AVCA National Coaches Poll that was released on Tuesday. (more…)
Two recruits who have earned some of the nation’s highest accolades in high school and club volleyball are headed to one of the most storied Midwest college men’s volleyball programs.
Ball State announced that high school seniors Wil McPhillips and Bryce Behrendt have committed to join the Cardinals beginning in the 2020 season. (more…)
It may have a new name, but the team formerly known as IPFW and Fort Wayne is continuing to bring in recruits with numerous accolades.
Purdue Fort Wayne in an offseason that feature university officially changing its name announced earlier this week that Sean Califf, Jon Diedrich, Ryan Lively and Rico Wardlow all committed to play for the Mastodons beginning in 2020. (more…)
The time has come for the volleyball community to get their tickets and help support the largest annual college men’s volleyball non-conference tournament.
Tickets and fan experiences went on sale Thursday for the upcoming Off the Block Grow the Game Challenge presented by MotorMVB that will take place Jan. 18-20 at Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee. (more…)
One question remains after months of outstanding individual performances at international tournaments — what college men’s volleyball player was the best of this offseason.
Off the Block on Wednesday announced the 10 finalists for the annual Off the Block National Player of the Offseason, and it is now up to the fans to determine the winner. (more…)
Watch Off the Block associate editor Jonathan Bates’ interview with Ohio State assistant coach Kevin Burch about the team having one of the nation’s most challenging 2019 non-conference schedules, replacing the MIVA Player of the Year and preparing for the upcoming season. (more…)
Listen to Off the Block’s interview with Lindenwood coach Joe Kosciw about the start of the preseason and how the team’s culture will be its biggest strength in the 2019 season. (more…)