Meet The Newcomers: Alexandre Nsakanda
December 27, 2017 | Men's Volleyball
Getting to know Alexandre Nsakanda
Freshman
Business Economics Major
6-5, Opposite/Outside Hitter
Ottawa, Canada/Franco - Cite
Why I Chose UC Irvine…
I want to play at the highest level (play for the Canadian National Team and/or professional team) and strongly believe that UC Irvine can help me achieve that goal.
UC Irvine bucket list…
Win at least one National Championship. Be an All-American. Finish each academic year with a GPA above a 3.5.
The person I admire most…
Dad. He is the person that shows me what hard work really means and that nothing in life can be taken for granted.
Someday, after UC Irvine, I would love to…
Get a good job related with my major, play for the Canadian National Team, play for a professional volleyball team, get married and have kids.
Vacation spot…
Hawaii
My karaoke song…
Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
What Coach Kniffin wants you to know about me…
I am a very competitive person when it comes to being better than others on and off the court, however in a "silent" manner.
Freshman
Business Economics Major
6-5, Opposite/Outside Hitter
Ottawa, Canada/Franco - Cite
Why I Chose UC Irvine…
I want to play at the highest level (play for the Canadian National Team and/or professional team) and strongly believe that UC Irvine can help me achieve that goal.
UC Irvine bucket list…
Win at least one National Championship. Be an All-American. Finish each academic year with a GPA above a 3.5.
The person I admire most…
Dad. He is the person that shows me what hard work really means and that nothing in life can be taken for granted.
Someday, after UC Irvine, I would love to…
Get a good job related with my major, play for the Canadian National Team, play for a professional volleyball team, get married and have kids.
Vacation spot…
Hawaii
My karaoke song…
Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
What Coach Kniffin wants you to know about me…
I am a very competitive person when it comes to being better than others on and off the court, however in a "silent" manner.
Players Mentioned
Opposite
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