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Post by raian13 on May 3, 2023 18:53:19 GMT -5
Very well deserved no doubt. Congrats Thelle!
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Post by Cubicle No More ... on May 3, 2023 19:13:42 GMT -5
Nation’s Best: Thelle Named AVCA Player of the YearMen's Volleyball 05.03.2023  FAIRFAX, Va. – University of Hawai'i setter Jakob Thelle was named the AVCA Player of the Year, becoming the school's fifth recipient and second in the last three seasons. The Tonsberg, Norway native joins former Rainbow Warriors Yuval Katz (1996), Costas Theocharidis (2001, '03), and Rado Parapunov (2021) to receive the distinguished award. Thelle, who earned his second Big West Player of the Year award this season, has helped UH to four NCAA Tournament semifinal appearances. This year, he leads the nation in assists per set (10.73) while directing the nation's second-best offense (.373). Thelle is tied as the program's all-time service ace leader (121) and ranks No. 8 all-time in assists (2,856). Two weeks ago, Thelle helped UH repeat as Big West Tournament champions, and in the process, earned his second straight Most Outstanding Player award. He was one of six Rainbow Warriors to earn both AVCA All-America and All-Big West honors. Thelle and the Rainbow Warriors open the NCAA Tournament with a semifinal round match against Penn State, Thursday at 1:30 p.m. HT. UH release: hawaiiathletics.com/news/2023/5/3/mens-volleyball-nations-best-thelle-named-avca-player-of-the-year.aspx
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Post by Cubicle No More ... on May 3, 2023 19:23:04 GMT -5
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Post by Cubicle No More ... on May 3, 2023 19:32:56 GMT -5
Congrats to Jakob Thelle on winning the Player of the Year Award. Rightly deserved. To be honest I’m a little surprised considering his numbers because of the load management this season and just what he’s done in past seasons but he is the most experienced starter with the greatest amount of post season accomplishment in the field. It should have been him last year but the NCAA was obsessed with the Nikolov hype i thought that missing a handful of games might impact his chances too. maybe ... but they were careful about making sure he met the minimum requirement, and the reality is that he played -- and played big! -- in the matches against the top teams. his serving numbers were down this year. but he leads the nation in assists-per-set. (not always the best indicator ... but still, it's quite an accomplishment stats-wise.) the eye test could have factored in was well. his stellar play during the big west tournament - which many coaches/cmte memmbers might've tuned into - could have swayed hearts and minds too. just a ton of highlight reels from that weekend ... |
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Post by aznsun90 on May 3, 2023 19:53:48 GMT -5
Congrats to Jakob Thelle on winning the Player of the Year Award. Rightly deserved. To be honest I’m a little surprised considering his numbers because of the load management this season and just what he’s done in past seasons but he is the most experienced starter with the greatest amount of post season accomplishment in the field. It should have been him last year but the NCAA was obsessed with the Nikolov hype Completely agree! |
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Post by Cubicle No More ... on May 3, 2023 19:54:28 GMT -5
UH setter Jakob Thelle named AVCA National Player of the YearBy Jason Kaneshiro 5/3/23, Honolulu Star-Advertiser  Darryl Oumi / Special to the Star-Advertiser
Hawaii’s Jakob Thelle held up his senior plaque and waved to the fans after an April 15 match at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.FAIRFAX, Va. >> University of Hawaii setter Jakob Thelle added to his already extensive collection of awards today in being named the American Volleyball Coaches Association National Player of the Year. A two-time Big West Player of the Year and AVCA first-team All-American, Thelle became the fourth Rainbow Warrior — and first setter — to earn the National Player of the Year award since its inception in 1991. He joins Yuval Katz (1996), Costas Theocharidis (2001, ’03) and Rado Parapunov (2021) as UH’s recipients of the top honor in collegiate men’s volleyball. Thelle was presented the award at the banquet preceding tomorrow’s semifinal round of the National Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Championship. ADVERTISING Thelle played an instrumental role in UH’s back-to-back national championships and was the MVP of the last two Big West Tournaments. He’s helped the Warriors (28-2) earn a shot at a third straight NCAA title as second-seeded UH prepares for Thursday’s semifinal match against Penn State at EagleBank Arena. Thelle sat out seven matches early in the season to rest his knees and has played every set over the last 17 matches and enters the NCAA Tournament leading the nation in assists per set (10.73) while leading a UH attack that ranks second in hitting percentage at .373. The 6-foot-6 senior from Norway also has 28 service aces this season and is tied for the program’s career record with 121 and is a threat to score on his turns through the front row. “I’ve said for a couple years now once he started really getting comfortable being the full-time leader he the became unicorn in the sense of I couldn’t come up with a comp. Where was there another collegiate setter that was doing the number of things on the court?” UH coach Charlie Wade said during today’s NCAA Tournament press conference. “He impacts the game in so many ways throughout a match that it’s really hard to find a comparison.” Thelle is the first setter to win the award since Long Beach State’s Josh Tuaniga in 2018. Breaking News link: www.staradvertiser.com/2023/05/03/sports/sports-breaking/uh-setter-jakob-thelle-named-avca-national-player-of-the-year/
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Post by Cubicle No More ... on May 3, 2023 20:18:56 GMT -5
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Post by kahusancali on May 3, 2023 21:49:16 GMT -5
Attention UH fans. UH Pep Rally send off tomorrow(4-6 pm) at Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks.
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Post by kahusancali on May 3, 2023 21:51:55 GMT -5
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Post by kahusancali on May 3, 2023 22:55:15 GMT -5
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Post by kahusancali on May 3, 2023 22:56:05 GMT -5
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Post by kahusancali on May 3, 2023 22:57:44 GMT -5
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Post by kahusancali on May 3, 2023 23:00:30 GMT -5
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Post by kahusancali on May 3, 2023 23:24:34 GMT -5
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Post by kahusancali on May 4, 2023 0:16:14 GMT -5
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