UC Irvine Olympians
Brian Thornton
- Country:
- USA
- Sport / Event:
- Men's Volleyball
- Olympic Years:
- 2012, Assistant - 2020
OLYMPIC EXPERIENCE
Served as an assistant coach for the U.S. Men's Indoor Volleyball Team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Played on the U.S. Olympic Team that finished fifth at the 2012 London Games
AT UCI
Member of the UC Irvine men's volleyball team from 2004-07
Helped the Anteaters win the 2007 NCAA Championship
Named to the NCAA All-Tournament Team
Two-time All-American and All-MPSF selection
Ended his UCI career as the program's all-time assists leader with 4,662
EXTRAS
Member of the U.S. team that won bronze at the 2007 World University Games
Won gold at the 2009 Pan American Cup
Traveled with Team USA to the 2011 FIVB World League and World Cup
Took home gold at the 2012 NORCECA Men's Continental Olympic Qualification Tournament
Earned silver at the 2012 FIVB World League
Served as an assistant coach for the U.S. Men's Indoor Volleyball Team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Played on the U.S. Olympic Team that finished fifth at the 2012 London Games
AT UCI
Member of the UC Irvine men's volleyball team from 2004-07
Helped the Anteaters win the 2007 NCAA Championship
Named to the NCAA All-Tournament Team
Two-time All-American and All-MPSF selection
Ended his UCI career as the program's all-time assists leader with 4,662
EXTRAS
Member of the U.S. team that won bronze at the 2007 World University Games
Won gold at the 2009 Pan American Cup
Traveled with Team USA to the 2011 FIVB World League and World Cup
Took home gold at the 2012 NORCECA Men's Continental Olympic Qualification Tournament
Earned silver at the 2012 FIVB World League
UCI Men's Volleyball NCAA Regional Final | 5.2.2026 | Postgame Interview
Monday, May 04
UCI Men's Volleyball NCAA First Round | 5.1.2026 | Postgame Interview
Saturday, May 02
Anteater Spotlights | Ep. 12 | Tim Ennis
Friday, May 01
UCI Men's Volleyball vs. CSUN | 2026 Big West First Round | Postgame Interview
Friday, April 24
