Meet the Newcomers: Luke Kalynij
September 22, 2026 | Men's Water Polo
#22 Luke Kalynij
Year: Freshman
Position: Utility
Hometown: San Jose, Calif.
High Schol: Bellarmine College Prep.
Major: Undeclared
Luke Kalynij joins the squad as a six-foot-two utility player from San Jose, California, having earned All-WCAL Second Team honors in 2025 at Bellarmine College Preparatory. Kalynij scored his first collegiate goal against Chapman on Aug. 28.
Year: Freshman
Position: Utility
Hometown: San Jose, Calif.
High Schol: Bellarmine College Prep.
Major: Undeclared
Luke Kalynij joins the squad as a six-foot-two utility player from San Jose, California, having earned All-WCAL Second Team honors in 2025 at Bellarmine College Preparatory. Kalynij scored his first collegiate goal against Chapman on Aug. 28.
- When did you start playing water polo?
- Did you have a favorite player or anyone you looked up to when you were growing up?
- Why UCI?
- What are you most looking forward to this season?
- What is your favorite thing about UCI so far?
Players Mentioned
Utility
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