2026 Men's Volleyball Roster
Jersey Number 1
Shane Aitken
- Position:
- Libero
- Height:
- 6-0
- Class:
- Redshirt Sophomore
- Hometown:
- San Clemente, Calif.
2025
AVCA honorable mention selection
Ranked eighth in the Big West with a 1.48 dig average
Named Big West Defensive Player of the Week Apr. 20
Had a career-high 13 digs versus UC Santa Barbara
2024
Redshirt
St. Margaret’s
Helped the Tartans to a 25-4 overall and 12-0 league record as a senior
Member of St. Margaret’s 2022 CIF championship team and CIF regional semifinal squad in 2023
Honored as All-CIF and second team All-Orange County
Assistant coach at St. Margaret’s was by former UCI women’s volleyball player Tricia (White) Marx
Club
Played for A4 and 949
Earned 2022 AAU All-American honors
Took home a gold medal and two bronze medals at junior nationals
Misc.
Undeclared major
What are you most excited for this year?
Trip to BYU
What are some qualities of a good teammate?
Consistent
Favorite movie watched as a team and why?
Free Solo. Crazy
Indoor, Beach or Grass?
Grass
Favorite Song?
Bohemian Rhapsody
Shout someone out
My parents
Favorite nickname on the team?
Hank for Beck
AVCA honorable mention selection
Ranked eighth in the Big West with a 1.48 dig average
Named Big West Defensive Player of the Week Apr. 20
Had a career-high 13 digs versus UC Santa Barbara
2024
Redshirt
St. Margaret’s
Helped the Tartans to a 25-4 overall and 12-0 league record as a senior
Member of St. Margaret’s 2022 CIF championship team and CIF regional semifinal squad in 2023
Honored as All-CIF and second team All-Orange County
Assistant coach at St. Margaret’s was by former UCI women’s volleyball player Tricia (White) Marx
Club
Played for A4 and 949
Earned 2022 AAU All-American honors
Took home a gold medal and two bronze medals at junior nationals
Misc.
Undeclared major
Q&A:
Why UCI?
What are you most excited for this year?
Trip to BYU
What are some qualities of a good teammate?
Consistent
Favorite movie watched as a team and why?
Free Solo. Crazy
Indoor, Beach or Grass?
Grass
Favorite Song?
Bohemian Rhapsody
Shout someone out
My parents
Favorite nickname on the team?
Hank for Beck
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