Shane Aitken

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Photo by: Matt Brown

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

Q&A:

Why UCI?

Great culture, school and competition

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