The U.S. Men’s Junior National Team is gearing up for an exciting challenge as they head to Havana, Cuba for the NORCECA Men’s U21 Continental Championship from Aug. 27 to Sept. 2, 2018. This prestigious tournament will determine the team that qualifies for the 2019 FIVB U21 World Championship. Let’s take a closer look at the team composition and the competition they will face.
Team Composition
The 12 players selected for the U.S. Men’s Junior National Team are a talented and diverse group. Four players from the roster have previous experience playing for the Boys’ Youth National Team at the FIVB U19 World Championship, namely Jaylen Jasper, Devin Joslyn, Kyler Presho, and Sam Lewis. The team’s setters are Blake Crisp and Joe Kelly, while the outside hitters include Joslyn, Kevin Lamp, Spencer Olivier, and J.P. Reilly. The middle blockers are Lewis, Presho, and J.T. Martin, and the opposites are Jasper and Luke Denton. Garland Peed takes on the role of libero.
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Notably, the team features three current Stanford players (Jasper, Presho, and Reilly), with Lamp committed to join Stanford in the future. Loyola Chicago is represented by one current player (Joslyn) and one signee (Denton). UC San Diego, USC, Pepperdine, Long Beach State, and Princeton each have one player, whether active or a signee, on the roster.
The Competition
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The NORCECA Men’s U21 Continental Championship is a highly competitive tournament, with Cuba having won the title a record five times. The United States is also a strong contender, with three championships to their name, including the most recent victory in 2016. This year’s tournament will feature intense matches, and the U.S. Men’s Junior National Team is well-prepared after weeks of training at the Adversity Volleyball Club in Vernon Hills, Ill.
Preliminary Phase Schedule
To give you a glimpse of the action-packed schedule, here are the matches scheduled for the preliminary phase (all times ET):
Aug. 27
- Noon: Barbados vs. Dominican Republic
- 2 p.m.: Canada vs. Haiti
- 4 p.m.: United States vs. Nicaragua
- 6 p.m.: Cuba vs. Guatemala
Aug. 28
- Noon: Dominican Republic vs. Guatemala
- 2 p.m.: Canada vs. Nicaragua
- 4 p.m.: United States vs. Haiti
- 6 p.m.: Cuba vs. Barbados
Aug. 29
- Noon: Guatemala vs. Barbados
- 2 p.m.: Nicaragua vs. Haiti
- 4 p.m.: Canada vs. United States
- 6 p.m.: Cuba vs. Dominican Republic
Stay tuned for the latest updates as the U.S. Men’s Junior National Team gives it their all to secure a spot in the 2019 FIVB U21 World Championship!
FAQs
Q: How many players are on the U.S. Men’s Junior National Team?
A: The U.S. Men’s Junior National Team consists of 12 players who have been selected to represent their country in the NORCECA Men’s U21 Continental Championship.
Q: Which universities are represented in the team?
A: The team features players from a variety of universities, including Stanford, Loyola Chicago, UC San Diego, USC, Pepperdine, Long Beach State, and Princeton.
Q: What is at stake in the NORCECA Men’s U21 Continental Championship?
A: The winner of the Continental Championship will earn a qualification spot for the 2019 FIVB U21 World Championship.
Summary
The U.S. Men’s Junior National Team is ready to take on the NORCECA Men’s U21 Continental Championship in Havana, Cuba. This tournament serves as a qualifier for the 2019 FIVB U21 World Championship. With a talented and diverse roster, including players from prestigious universities, the team is prepared to face tough competition, including Cuba, the tournament’s most successful team. Stay updated with the team’s progress as they compete for a spot in the world championship.
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