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Wheeler named Tachikara DII Player of the Year

Dec 12, 2019

Charlotte, NC - Jazmyn Wheeler, Scottsdale's (AZ) freshman outside hitter, has been named the Tachikara 2019 NJCAA Division II Volleyball Player of the Year. 

Wheeler led the Fighting Artichokes to claim their first DII volleyball title in program history and their fifth overall.  Scottsdale knocked off No. 2 Parkland (IL) in a tough five-set battle to claim the championship win in Charleston, WV.  In the national title match, Wheeler posted two match-high marks of 26 kills and 34 digs.  

Scottsdale finished the season with a record of 29-4.  The Fighting Artichokes spent seven consecutive weeks ranked in the top-20 to finish the regular season,  reaching their highest spot in the polls at No. 4 during the final two weeks.  Over the course of the season, Wheeler posted nine matches with 20-plus kills along with eight matches hitting above 0.400 percent. 

Personal

  • Position: Outside Hitter
  • Height: 5-10
  • Class: Freshman
  • Hometown: Phoenix, AZ

2019 Statistics

  • 425 kills
  • 4.72 kills per set - 2nd in NJCAA
  • 0.307 hitting percentage
  • 4.42 digs per set
  • 5.20 points per set - 6th in NJCAA

2019 Accomplishments

  • NJCAA Division II Volleyball Championship tournament MVP
  • NJCAA Division II Volleyball National Champion
  • NJCAA Division II Volleyball First Team All-America 
  • AVCA Two-Year College First Team All-America
  • NJCAA Division II Volleyball West District Champion
  • NJCAA Division II Volleyball Region I Champion

Head Coach Regina Mannix on Wheeler

  • "To quantify into words, the impact that Jazmyn has had on our program is nearly impossible. As a coach, you strive to find athletes to work with who immediately understand concepts, techniques, and fundamentals. Jazmyn is a once in a lifetime athlete to coach. She shows up every day physically, mentally, and emotionally ready to compete.  They say the true sign of leadership isn’t about talent but in making others around them better. Her consistency and selflessness make her a great teammate and more importantly a wonderful person. Jazmyn is that type of player and I’m excited about the opportunity to work with her next season. Jazmyn won’t rest on her accomplishments she will be ready to compete again and I am honored to be able to be there with her."