Outside hitter Elia Rubin has been included in the 2025 Division I Player of the Year Award Watch List, presented by Nike Volleyball. The announcement was made as part of a series revealing players on July 22-24.
Rubin, who was recognized as an AVCA First Team All-American and All-ACC performer in 2024, led her team with an average of 4.54 points per set. She ranked third in the conference for this statistic. Additionally, she recorded 3.93 kills per set, placing fourth in the ACC, and achieved ten double-doubles during the season. The Santa Monica native maintained a hitting percentage of .300 or better in 19 matches, with ten matches surpassing the .400 mark.
The AVCA Division I Women’s Volleyball Awards Committee compiled the Preseason Watch List and will oversee subsequent phases of the Player of the Year selection process.
Stanford’s volleyball season begins at the AVCA First Serve Showcase in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Cardinal will compete against Florida on August 22 on FOX and Nebraska on August 24 on ESPN at Pinnacle Arena.
The national player of the year will be announced on December 19 in Kansas City.
