2/19/26
Let’s take a look at some of the truly big men at D3 Men’s Volleyball. 89 players are currently listed at 6’7″ or taller in the country that participate at the D3 level. One player is 7 foot plus, 4 players over 6’10”, and we have 11 at 6’9″. Those are some big dudes. Of the 89 players listed, 25 are new on the scene for 2026 as freshman. The 89 players represent just 4% of the D3 Men’s volleyball overall rosters.
Areas contributing to the addition of these players are mostly California, New York, and Illinois, with PA and Virginia close behind. 15% of the overall players at 6’7″ or over come from California, 13% from New York, 12% from Illinois, and 9% from both PA and VA.
One of the standout “high-achiever” currently is the Ginger Giant Kaleb Proudfoot, who is performing at a national-record-setting pace. Here are the highlights for the top performers on the big men list:
Kaleb Proudfoot (Thiel College, MB, 6’9″)
- PAC Offensive Player of the Week: Already a two-time winner this season (Feb 3 and Feb 17, 2026).
- National Statistical Leader: Currently the active NCAA leader across all divisions in career hitting percentage ($0.399$).
- Recent Performance: Logged a massive 15-kill game hitting .542 against Endicott (Feb 14, 2026) and currently leads the PAC conference with a season hitting percentage of .446.
- Defensive Wall: He is ranked 2nd among all active NCAA players in career solo blocks (75).
BoJameson Ebeling (NYU, RS, 6’9″)
- UVC Rookie of the Week: Earned this honor twice already in early 2026 (Jan 26 and Feb 17).
- Instant Impact: In just his third collegiate match, he slammed 22 kills with a .410 hitting percentage against Arcadia.
- Versatility: Averaging 5.5 kills and 5.75 points per set, making him a cornerstone of the #8 ranked Violets’ offense as a true freshman.
Nicolai Bell (Wentworth, MH, 6’9″)
- All-American Status: Named an AVCA Honorable Mention All-American for the 2025 season.
- Elite Efficiency: Known as one of the most reliable middle hitters in the country, contributing significantly to Wentworth’s deep postseason runs.
Other Noteworthy Performances
- Mateusz Karpow (Yeshiva): Recently notched a 20-kill match in the conference opener against Sarah Lawrence (Feb 18, 2026), nearly half of his team’s total points.
- Kellen Palmer (Buffalo State): A key starter for the #18 ranked Bengals; recently led the team with 7 kills and 2 blocks in a sweep of Manhattanville (Feb 14, 2026).
- Wyatt Anzenberger-Shea (Concordia Chicago): A major dual-threat at the net; recently posted 8 kills and 5 blocks in a tight 5-set match against DII Roosevelt.
- Tyler Dickinson (Rivier): A primary offensive and defensive engine for Rivier, recently leading the team in blocks (6) and finishing 2nd in kills (7) against SUNY New Paltz.
Tallest Players at D3
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