Andrew Rowan (born July 29, 2003) is an American volleyball player who plays as a setter for Vero Volley Monza and represents the United States men’s national team. A 201 cm setter from Trabuco Canyon, California, he completed four seasons at UCLA before moving to Italy for his first professional season in 2026.
Rowan won back-to-back NCAA championships with UCLA in 2023 and 2024 and became a four-time AVCA First Team All-American. His senior season brought the 2026 AVCA National Collegiate Player of the Year award, MPSF Player of the Year honors and UCLA’s rally-scoring-era career assists record. Internationally, he captained the U.S. U21 team to Pan American Cup gold in 2022, later moved into the senior program and was part of the American teams that won 2026 VNL silver and the 2026 NORCECA Continental Championship.
Player Information
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Andrew Rowan |
| Date of Birth | July 29, 2003 |
| Place of Birth | Trabuco Canyon, California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Position | Setter |
| Height | 201 cm |
| Weight | 86 kg |
| Dominant Hand | Right |
| College | UCLA |
| Previous Team | UCLA Bruins |
| Current Club | Vero Volley Monza |
| Club Number | 7 |
| National Team | United States Men’s National Volleyball Team |
| Senior National-Team Debut | 2023 Pan American Cup |
| National-Team Number | 15 |
| Career Status | Active |
| @andrew_rowan_ |
Volleyball World and Vero Volley Monza both list Rowan at 201 cm, while USA Volleyball uses 6-foot-7. The 86 kg weight and right-handed designation are available through established player-database records; official federation and club profiles do not currently publish spike and block reach figures.
Early Life & Volleyball Beginnings
Rowan grew up in Trabuco Canyon in Southern California and attended JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano. His path into elite volleyball began later than that of many high-level setters. He initially focused heavily on football before a concussion contributed to his decision to move toward volleyball.
He developed with Orange Coast Volleyball Club and eventually became one of the top setters in his high-school class. At JSerra, Rowan’s role was broader than setting alone. During his senior season he recorded 396 kills, 46 aces and 44 total blocks while hitting .300, evidence of the size and attacking ability that would later distinguish him from smaller, more conventional setters.
His high-school honors included Trinity League MVP, Orange County North/South All-Star Game MVP and a CIF Southern Section selection. Volleyball Magazine also included him among its top players nationally.
USA Volleyball was already part of his development before college. Rowan was selected to Boys U19 national training groups in 2020 and 2021 and earned All-Tournament recognition at the 2021 USA Volleyball Boys Junior National Championship with Orange Coast.
Leadership developed alongside his technical game. USA Volleyball notes that Rowan served as captain for eight of the nine years he played club volleyball, a pattern that continued when he became captain of the U.S. U21 national team.
College Career at UCLA
Rowan arrived at UCLA in 2022 and became the Bruins’ starting setter as a freshman in 2023.
His first college season immediately placed him among the best setters in the country. UCLA led NCAA men’s volleyball with a .382 team hitting percentage, while Rowan averaged 10.14 assists per set and led all MPSF players with 50 service aces.
The individual recognition was extensive. He became the 2023 AVCA Newcomer of the Year, MPSF Freshman of the Year, a First Team AVCA All-American and a First Team All-MPSF selection. He was also a finalist for the Lloy Ball Award as the nation’s top setter.
More importantly, UCLA won.
The Bruins captured the 2023 MPSF Tournament and advanced to the NCAA championship match against Hawaiʻi. UCLA defeated the two-time defending champions 3–1, securing the program’s first national championship since 2006 and giving Rowan an NCAA title in his freshman season.
Back-to-Back NCAA Champion
UCLA entered 2024 as defending national champion, with Rowan again directing one of the country’s most efficient offenses.
He averaged 10.06 assists per set, helped the Bruins lead the nation with a .372 hitting percentage and finished the season with 40 aces. Rowan also contributed at the net, recording multiple blocks in 20 matches.
For the second consecutive year, he earned AVCA First Team All-America and First Team All-MPSF honors.
UCLA returned to the NCAA final, this time against Long Beach State. The Bruins won 3–1 to claim their 21st NCAA men’s volleyball championship and their second consecutive title. Rowan was selected to the NCAA Championship All-Tournament Team.
By the end of his sophomore season, he had already started at setter for two national championship teams.
2025 NCAA Runner-up
The Bruins remained a national-title contender in 2025.
Rowan directed an offense that led the MPSF with a .368 hitting percentage during the regular season. He recorded 846 assists before the postseason and surpassed 40 assists in 13 matches.
His individual consistency brought a third consecutive AVCA First Team All-America selection and a third straight First Team All-MPSF honor.
UCLA advanced to the NCAA championship match for a third consecutive season but could not complete a three-peat. Long Beach State won the 2025 final in straight sets, leaving the Bruins as national runner-up.
For Rowan, the season nevertheless extended a remarkable college run: three seasons as UCLA’s primary setter had produced two national titles, another championship appearance and three First Team All-America selections.
2026 AVCA National Player of the Year
Rowan’s senior season became his strongest individual year.
He finished 2026 with 1,239 assists, 57 service aces and 11.37 assists per set, all collegiate career highs. UCLA hit .380 as a team—the best percentage in the country—and averaged 13.48 kills per set.
During the MPSF Tournament semifinal against BYU, Rowan became UCLA’s all-time assists leader in the rally-scoring era, passing the previous record while delivering 44 assists.
The Bruins then defeated USC 3–1 to win the MPSF Tournament. Rowan accumulated 113 assists, six aces and seven blocks over UCLA’s three tournament matches and was named MPSF Tournament Most Outstanding Player.
He had already been voted 2026 MPSF Player of the Year. In May, the AVCA named him National Collegiate Player of the Year.
Rowan also became a First Team AVCA All-American for the fourth consecutive season, making him only the fourth player nationally to achieve four First Team selections.
UCLA entered the NCAA tournament as the No. 1 seed but lost a five-set regional final to UC Irvine, ending the season 29–2. Rowan finished his UCLA career with 4,448 assists, the highest total by a Bruin in the rally-scoring era, and a 108–16 team record across his four seasons.
Professional Club Career
Vero Volley Monza
Rowan’s transition from college volleyball to the professional game was confirmed before his UCLA career had formally ended.
Vero Volley Monza announced him in May 2026 as the first new addition to its 2026–27 SuperLega roster. The club’s official introduction of Rowan described the move as his first professional experience outside the United States and included Rowan’s own assessment of setting and serving as his two main strengths.
The transfer placed him directly into the Italian SuperLega, one of the strongest domestic competitions in men’s volleyball. Monza assigned him No. 7, the same number he wore throughout his UCLA career.
The club move represents a major change in responsibility. At UCLA, Rowan developed long-term timing with teammates across collegiate seasons. In Italy, he must adapt to a new roster, a different tactical environment and professional attackers whose preferred tempos and contact points have been shaped by years of international competition.
His professional debut has been delayed by injury. Rowan fractured the thumb on his right hand while playing with the United States at the September 2026 NORCECA Continental Championship. He underwent surgery in the United States on September 22.
Vero Volley’s official medical update estimated his return to full competition around the end of November, with Rowan expected to continue his rehabilitation in Italy.
Club Career Timeline
| Seasons | Team | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2022–2026 | UCLA Bruins | United States |
| 2026–present | Vero Volley Monza | Italy |
National Team Career
U21 Captain and 2022 Pan American Cup MVP
Rowan’s first major international breakthrough came with the United States U21 team.
He captained the squad at the 2022 U21 Pan American Cup in Havana, where the Americans went through the tournament unbeaten and defeated Mexico in straight sets in the final.
Rowan’s individual tournament was exceptional for a setter. He was named MVP, Best Setter and Best Server.
His serving was particularly important during qualification for the final. Against Cuba, Rowan scored seven aces in a five-set semifinal victory, including five during one service run.
The U.S. gold medal also secured qualification for the 2023 FIVB U21 World Championship.
Senior Debut and 2023 Final Six Gold
USA Volleyball lists Rowan’s senior national-team debut at the 2023 Pan American Cup.
Later that year, he joined the U.S. squad for the NORCECA Pan American Cup Final Six in Edmonton.
The Americans completed a perfect tournament, defeating Canada 3–0 in the final. Rowan was named Best Setter, adding another international positional award only a year after his U21 MVP performance.
He also remained eligible for age-group competition and appeared at the 2023 FIVB U21 World Championship.
First Volleyball Nations League Season
Rowan moved further into the senior national-team program in 2025 under head coach Karch Kiraly.
He made his Volleyball Nations League debut on June 11 against Ukraine, starting at setter in a young American lineup. He later returned for Week Three of the competition.
The 2025 season also included the Senior Pan American Cup in Mexico, where Rowan shared setting responsibilities for a U.S. team that finished sixth. Those tournaments gave him considerably more senior international court time before his final UCLA season.
2026 VNL Silver
Rowan returned to the VNL in 2026 wearing No. 15.
He played during Week One in Ottawa and scored three points across four appearances, including an attack point, a block and an ace. His role later shifted toward depth behind experienced setters Micah Christenson and Micah Maʻa, but he remained on the roster for the VNL Finals in Ningbo.
The United States swept reigning world champion Italy in the quarterfinal and defeated previously unbeaten Japan in five sets in the semifinal.
Poland won the final 3–2, giving the United States the VNL silver medal. For Rowan, it was his first medal at one of the senior national team’s major annual global competitions.
2026 NORCECA Champion
Rowan remained with the national team for the 2026 NORCECA Continental Championship in Moncton, Canada.
He and Micah Maʻa shared the setting role through parts of the tournament. The U.S. went undefeated in pool play, advanced directly to the semifinal and defeated the Dominican Republic 3–0 to secure qualification for the 2027 Men’s World Volleyball Cup.
The Americans then beat Canada 3–2 in the final to win the continental championship.
Volleyball World credited Rowan with six points across five appearances: one attack, one block and four aces.
The tournament ended on a difficult personal note when he suffered the right-thumb fracture that subsequently required surgery. The injury delayed the start of his first professional season with Monza, but the championship itself gave Rowan his first senior NORCECA gold medal.
Playing Style & Strengths
Rowan is a physically large setter whose game combines distribution with genuine serving and front-row scoring pressure.
At 201 cm, he brings more net height than many international setters. That affects both blocking and attacking options. Opposing hitters cannot treat his blocking position as an obvious mismatch, while an overpassed ball or second-contact attacking opportunity can become a legitimate scoring chance.
His serve has been a major weapon throughout his development.
Rowan led the MPSF with 50 aces as a UCLA freshman and finished his senior season with 57. At the 2022 U21 Pan American Cup, he was not only named Best Setter but also Best Server, unusual recognition for a player whose main role is running the offense.
The 2026 UCLA season provides the strongest statistical illustration of his setting impact. Rowan averaged 11.37 assists per set while directing a team that hit .380, the best percentage in NCAA men’s volleyball. He also produced five matches with at least 50 assists.
Setting efficiency cannot be separated entirely from the quality of the hitters around him, but Rowan’s four-year UCLA record shows an offense that repeatedly finished among the national leaders while personnel changed around him.
His preferred game is also relatively aggressive. Vero Volley’s introduction quoted Rowan identifying setting and serving as his main strengths, while his UCLA biography described him as a setter capable of running a creative offense.
From a tactical standpoint, his size can help disguise decisions. Because Rowan remains a credible attacking and blocking presence in the front row, opposing middle blockers have an additional variable to process instead of treating the setter strictly as a distributor.
That combination—size, jump-serving pressure and the ability to run a fast offense—is central to why he has progressed so rapidly from NCAA volleyball into the senior U.S. program and the SuperLega.
Major Achievements
Selected National Team Honors
| Year | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U21 Pan American Cup | Gold Medal |
| 2023 | NORCECA Pan American Cup Final Six | Gold Medal |
| 2026 | Volleyball Nations League | Silver Medal |
| 2026 | NORCECA Continental Championship | Gold Medal |
Selected College Honors
| Year / Season | Competition | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NCAA Championship | Champion | UCLA |
| 2023 | MPSF Tournament | Champion | UCLA |
| 2024 | NCAA Championship | Champion | UCLA |
| 2025 | NCAA Championship | Runner-up | UCLA |
| 2026 | MPSF Regular Season | Champion | UCLA |
| 2026 | MPSF Tournament | Champion | UCLA |
Selected Individual Awards
| Year | Competition / Organization | Award |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U21 Pan American Cup | MVP |
| 2022 | U21 Pan American Cup | Best Setter |
| 2022 | U21 Pan American Cup | Best Server |
| 2023 | AVCA | Newcomer of the Year |
| 2023 | MPSF | Freshman of the Year |
| 2023 | AVCA | First Team All-American |
| 2023 | NORCECA Pan American Cup Final Six | Best Setter |
| 2024 | AVCA | First Team All-American |
| 2024 | NCAA Championship | All-Tournament Team |
| 2025 | AVCA | First Team All-American |
| 2026 | MPSF | Player of the Year |
| 2026 | MPSF Tournament | Most Outstanding Player |
| 2026 | AVCA | First Team All-American |
| 2026 | AVCA | National Collegiate Player of the Year |
Rowan’s fourth consecutive First Team All-America selection in 2026 made him only the fourth player in the history of the AVCA’s national collegiate men’s awards to achieve that distinction.
Personal Life & Interests
Rowan is the son of Chuck and Angela Rowan and grew up in a family of six children. He has two brothers, Christopher and Shawn, and three sisters, Teresa, Katie and Veronica.
Basketball remained one of his interests even after volleyball became his primary sport. UCLA lists pickup basketball and going to the beach among his hobbies, both fitting naturally with his Southern California upbringing.
His earlier interest in football also shaped the route that eventually brought him to volleyball. Rather than specializing from childhood as a setter, Rowan reached elite volleyball after initially seeing himself as a football player, then developed quickly enough to become one of the leading setters in his high-school class.
He also earned a place on the UCLA Athletic Director’s Honor Roll during his freshman year.
Where Is Andrew Rowan Playing Now?
Andrew Rowan is under contract with Vero Volley Monza for the 2026–27 Italian SuperLega season and wears No. 7.
The move is his first professional club assignment after four seasons at UCLA. Monza signed him in May 2026 and included him as one of the central pieces of a significantly rebuilt roster.
Rowan has not yet been able to begin the season normally because of the right-thumb fracture suffered during September’s NORCECA Continental Championship. The injury required surgery on September 22, and Monza estimated a return to full playing activity around the end of November.
The club brought German setter Jan Zimmermann back to Monza to cover the period of Rowan’s recovery.
Internationally, Rowan remains an active member of the United States Men’s National Volleyball Team. His 2026 season included VNL silver and NORCECA gold, with the continental championship also securing a U.S. place at the 2027 Men’s World Volleyball Cup.
Recent Performance Snapshot
| Competition / Period | Team | Performance / Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 NCAA season | UCLA | 1,239 assists |
| 2026 NCAA season | UCLA | 11.37 assists per set |
| 2026 NCAA season | UCLA | 57 service aces |
| 2026 NCAA season | UCLA | Directed nation-leading .380 team hitting percentage |
| 2026 MPSF Tournament | UCLA | 113 assists, 6 aces, 7 blocks; Tournament MOP |
| 2026 Volleyball Nations League | United States | Silver Medal |
| 2026 NORCECA Continental Championship | United States | Gold Medal |
| 2026 NORCECA Continental Championship | United States | 6 points — 1 attack, 1 block, 4 aces |
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Andrew Rowan?
Andrew Rowan was born on July 29, 2003. He is 23 years old as of October 2026.
How tall is Andrew Rowan?
Volleyball World and Vero Volley Monza list Rowan at 201 cm. USA Volleyball lists him at 6-foot-7.
What position does Andrew Rowan play?
Rowan is a setter. His game is distinguished by his height, aggressive jump serve and ability to contribute as a blocker and occasional attacker as well as a distributor.
Which club does Andrew Rowan play for?
Rowan plays for Vero Volley Monza in the Italian SuperLega. He joined the club for the 2026–27 season after completing his college career at UCLA.
What number does Andrew Rowan wear?
Rowan wears No. 7 for Vero Volley Monza. He wore No. 15 for the United States during the 2026 VNL and NORCECA Continental Championship.
Is Andrew Rowan injured?
Rowan suffered a fracture of his right thumb during the September 2026 NORCECA Continental Championship. He underwent surgery on September 22, and Vero Volley Monza estimated that he could return to full activity around the end of November.
How many NCAA championships did Andrew Rowan win?
Rowan won two NCAA championships with UCLA, in 2023 and 2024. The Bruins also finished runner-up in 2025.
Was Andrew Rowan the AVCA Player of the Year?
Yes. Rowan was named the 2026 AVCA National Collegiate Player of the Year after his senior season at UCLA.
How many times was Andrew Rowan an All-American?
Rowan was an AVCA First Team All-American in all four of his UCLA seasons: 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
When did Andrew Rowan debut for the U.S. senior national team?
USA Volleyball lists Rowan’s senior national-team debut at the 2023 Pan American Cup. He later made his VNL debut in 2025.
References
- Vero Volley Monza — Andrew Rowan signing announcement for the 2026–27 season
- Vero Volley Monza — Official 2026–27 roster and jersey numbers
- Vero Volley Monza — Official Andrew Rowan injury update
- USA Volleyball — Andrew Rowan athlete profile
- USA Volleyball — 2026 Men’s Volleyball Nations League Final
- USA Volleyball — U.S. Men capture gold at the 2026 NORCECA Continental Championship
- USA Volleyball — 2026 NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship
- Volleyball World — Andrew Rowan VNL 2026 player profile and statistics
- Volleyball World — Andrew Rowan 2026 NORCECA player profile and statistics
- USA Volleyball — U.S. Men’s U21 win the 2022 Pan American Cup
- USA Volleyball — U.S. Men win the 2023 NORCECA Pan American Cup Final Six
- UCLA — Andrew Rowan 2026 player biography and career statistics
- UCLA — Andrew Rowan named 2026 AVCA National Collegiate Player of the Year
- AVCA — 2026 National Collegiate Men’s All-America teams
- MPSF — Andrew Rowan named 2026 MPSF Player of the Year
- UCLA — 2026 MPSF Tournament championship
- UCLA — Andrew Rowan becomes UCLA’s rally-scoring-era career assists leader
- UCLA — 2026 NCAA regional final against UC Irvine
- UCLA — 2024 NCAA Men’s Volleyball Championship
- UCLA — 2023 NCAA title defense background and championship record
- UCLA — 2023 MPSF Tournament championship
- UCLA — 2025 NCAA championship runner-up
- Volleybox — Andrew Rowan player measurements and dominant hand
