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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (May 30, 2025) – USA Volleyball is proud to announce the 21 athletes who will train with the 2025 Men’s U23 National Team for the NORCECA U23 Pan American Cup, July 27-August 4 in Guatemala City, Guatemala.
The selected athletes will gather for a training block at the National Team Training Center in Anaheim, Calif., from July 20-27. From this pool, 12 athletes will be chosen to represent the United States in Guatemala.
McKendree University men’s head coach Nickie Sanlin will lead the team, assisted by four-time Olympian Reid Priddy (Indoor Volleyball Club) and Luke Reynolds (Pepperdine).
“I am incredibly honored to lead this talented group of athletes alongside such a dedicated and skilled staff” Sanlin said. “Representing our country with ‘USA’ across our chests is a privilege we don’t take lightly, and I am excited for the opportunity to compete and grow together on this stage.”
The roster features many stars from collegiate programs across the country. Several athletes bring impressive resumes, including past gold medals and MVP honors from international competitions.
- George Bruening: 2023 Men’s U21 National Team, U21 Pan Am Cup (silver)
- Donovan Constable: 2024 Men’s Collegiate National Team
- Ryan Merk: 2024 Men’s Collegiate National Team; 2023 Men’s U21 National Team, U21 World Championship; 2023 Men’s U21 National Team, U21 Pan Am Cup (silver)
- Nicodemus Meyer: 2024 Men’s Collegiate National Team; 2023 Men’s U21 National Team
- Trent Moser: 2024 Men’s Collegiate National Team; 2023 Men’s U21 National Team, U21 World Championship; 2023 Men’s U21 National Team, U21 Pan Am Cup (silver)
- Nyherowo Omene: 2023 Men’s U21 National Team, U21 World Championship; 2023 Men’s U21 National Team, U21 Pan Am Cup (silver)
- Jalen Phillips: 2024 Men’s Collegiate National Team;
- Zach Rama: 2024 Men’s National Team, Pan Am Cup Final Six (gold); 2023 Men’s National Team, Pan Am Cup Final Six (gold); 2023 Men’s U21 National Team, U21 World Championship; 2022 Men’s U21 National Team, U21 Pan Am Cup (gold, best attacker)
- Jacob Reilly: 2023 Men’s U21 National Team, U21 World Championship
- Patrick Rogers: 2024 Men’s Collegiate National Team; 2023 Men’s U21 National Team, U21 World Championship
- Owen Rose: 2023 Men’s U21 National Team, U21 World Championship; 2023 Men’s U21 National Team, U21 Pan Am Cup (silver)
- Alex Rottman: 2023 Men’s U21 National Team, U21 World Championship; 2023 Men’s U21 National Team, U21 Pan Am Cup (silver)
- Wesley Smith: 2023 Men’s U21 National Team, U21 World Championship; 2022 Men’s U21 National Team, U21 Pan Am Cup (gold, best blocker)
- Theo Snoey: 2023 Men’s U21 National Team, U21 World Championship
- Cam Thorne: 2024 Men’s Collegiate National Team;
- Micah Wong Diallo: 2024 Men’s Collegiate National Team; 2023 Men’s U21 National Team, U21 World Championship; 2023 Men’s U21 National Team, U21 Pan Am Cup (silver)
As the countdown to LA 2028 continues, the U23 Pan American Cup provides a vital opportunity for elite player development and international experience within USA Volleyball’s national team pipeline.
USA Volleyball Men’s U23 Roster
Name (Pos., Height, Hometown, College/Pro, Region)
Ryan Barnett (OH, 6-5, 2003, Vero Beach, Fla., Pepperdine, Florida)
George Bruening (OPP, 6-10, 2004, Newport Beach, Calif., UCSB, Southern California)
Donovan Constable (S, 6-2, 2003, Clovis, Calif., CSUN, Northern California)
Andrew Deardorff (OH, 6-5, 2003, Itasca, Ill., St. Francis, Great Lakes)
Nathan Flayter (S, 6-4, 2005, Hales Corner, Wisc., McKendree, Badger)
D’Aaron McCraney (MB, 6-9, 2003, Las Vegas, Nev., McKendree, Southern California)
Ryan McElligott (S, 6-6, 2004, Mundelein, Ill., Loyola Chicago, Great Lakes)
Ryan Merk (L, 6-1, 2003, Chicago, Ill., Penn State, Great Lakes)
Nicodemus Meyer (MB, 6-4, 2003, Franklin, Wisc., Loyola Chicago, Badger)
Trent Moser (OH, 6-8, 2003, Gilbert, Ariz., BYU, Arizona)
Nyherowo Omene (OPP, 6-7, 2003, Chicago, Ill., Princeton, Great Lakes)
Jalen Phillips (OPP, 6-5, 2004, Anaheim, Calif., CSUN, Southern California)
Zach Rama (OH, 6-8, 2004, Phoenix, Ariz., UCLA, Arizona)
Jacob Reilly (L, 6-0, 2003, Cypress, Texas, Pepperdine, Lone Star)
Patrick Rogers (OH, 6-7, 2004, Rutherford, N.J., Ball State, Garden Empire)
Owen Rose (MB, 6-8, 2003, Merrick, N.Y., Penn State, Garden Empire)
Alex Rottman (OH, 6-7, 2004, Santa Barbara, Calif., Stanford, Southern California)
Wesley Smith (MB, 6-11, 2004, Encinitas, Calif., USC, Southern California)
Theo Snoey (OH/OPP, 6-8, 2004, Berkeley, Calif., Stanford, Northern California)
Cam Thorne (MB, 6-4, 2004, Hollywood, Fla., UCLA, Florida)
Micah Wong Diallo (MB, 6-9, 2004, Los Angeles, Calif., UCLA, Southern California)
Coaches
Head Coach: Nickie Sanlin (McKendree)
Assistant Coach: Reid Priddy (Indoor VC, Olympian)
Assistant Coach: Luke Reynolds (Pepperdine)
Performance Analyst: Mackenna Basore (Auburn)
ATC: Claire Pointer (LOVB Madison)
Team Lead: Will Berdecia (OTVA)