Patrick Nihipali Class: RS Senior Hometown: Yorba Linda, CA High School: Mira Costa Height / Weight: 6-8 / 273 Position: Quick Hitter R/L: Right

2003 — Granted a redshirt year because of illness during his first season.

High School — Earned six varsity letters at two high schools … Played volleyball and basketball at Esperanza High in Yorba Linda before transferring to Mira Costa HS prior to his junior season … At Mira Costa he earned two letters for Coach Mike Cook … Two-time All-CIF and CIF MVP at Mira Costa … Led the Mustangs to the national championship in 2001 and the CIF title in 2002 … Five-time Junior Olympics All-Tournament Team selection … Member of the 2000 U.S. Youth National Team and the 2002 U.S. Junior National Team.

Personal — Third member of his family to play volleyball at UCLA, following brother Paul (1994-97) and sister Amy (1997-98) … Chose UCLA because “it’s the most valuable degree from the Western United States” … Interests include computer networking, architecture and European History … Favorite class is Archaeology of Ancient Greece … Born Aug. 13, 1983 … Undeclared major.