WILD CHOICES FOR USA VOLLEYBALL OLYMPIC TEAM 

Ensing has been unreliable. Can't believe he elbowed Patch in Tokyo, and 3 years later, we still get nothing from Ensing.

I am happy with the roster, Ma’a and Averill making it to the team.

One thing that is is concerning to me that has been concerning for a few years now is the OPP position. The United States is in dire need of help in that area. Matt Anderson is in a league of his own. Legendary status. HUGE shoes to fill. Pretty much only Kyle Ensing and Jake Hanes. Neither of them are nearly as efficient. Tough call.

Zero "wild choices" 😂

I mean, 2 middles are def on the older side, and having two more great middle in the wings is a great approach to keep everyone fresh. So many good vets too, and likely last Olympics.

I totally agree with them about how using this older and experienced players can get us win the gold, being and experiencing players makes them have strong mentality plus we all know how talented they are so they do have a chance of winning gold, let’s go USA

That was almost the VNL 2023 team.

Honestly, I am not sure the US will go into a 'dark age' (barring their opposite player which they definitely need a new one). Ma'a seems like he is becoming a contender for the top setters in the world soon, Tj is the same, and Averill and Jeff are getting a lot better. Averill was also on fire this club season, too. And here is a shout I don't hear many people: Gage Worsley for Team USA's lib once Erik retires. He seems to be extremely good from the few plays I have seen from him. Tho, his vibes aren't all there compared to Erik who has the most pristine of vibes. Time will tell, tho. If we can get the Oppo and lib positions boxed off, I have a feeling we may actually go into a golden era of team USA volleyball.

What’s surprising is the USA’s inability to develop a young OH. No offense to Garrett, but have they not been able to develop anyone else in the last 8 years?

I have to say I don't really see a scenario where France makes it to the Olympic final. Sure they have the home court advantage but they're lacking the consistency. N'Gapeth has had a very very unimpressive club season and Patry is inconsistent and tends to fold under pressure. Sure Grebennikov and Chinenyeze are shining strong but I don't see it being enough to carry them to the final. I don't see France beating Poland, USA or Italy and they'll probably have to beat one to get to the final. I think people are also underestimating Japan, my money is on them going home with a trophy.

This reminds me a little bit of the 2008 women’s olympic roster, they struggled a bit without a sub but at the end they did a great job.

I'm glad they went with just one opposite. I don't think Ensing or Hanes is there yet. If Gabi Garcia started to play with the NT a few years back, he could get a spot in this lineup in exchange for Garret.

Plot twist: Ben Patch comes out of retirement to fill the backup oppo spot

I'm so confused with how any of these are surprises...?

What happened to Josh Tuaniga, been getting back into following mens vball both national and collegiate. I thought at this point it would be tuaniga as the starting setter for USA

When will the olympics start in France?

They didn't take Gabi who is Matties back up. That being said yes they do have a back up, which now every team has an extra there in case someone gets her. I agree with the middles he should be there, Smith, him, Max. Now what is a shocker in DM who does not even play pro volleyball. Kyle again is still the opposite as I said he will be in France.

Deep roster. No issues here!

Great video 👏👏👏. Agree it’s gold or bust. Too deep, too experienced, too talented to go home empty handed again. No more excuses, team is loaded.

Every position is aging. I dont see this USA team being anywhere in a few years if they keep this up. Hopefully the VNL will change my opinion.

What is shocking about this roster?

Let's go seppos! This is getting me hyped for the olympics.

I’m still confused why y’all are so surprised

Ben Patch would have been a great addition, but unfortunately, the head coach doesn't like him... and no offense, No to Ensing ... Ben Patch would be a good replacement for Matt in the future...

No Brazil 🇧🇷???

You two are OVER-thinking this. Like you guys KNOW better than Speraw and his team? DeFalco can be a sub-OPP. Ensing is not quite the level of Matt Anderson yet.

If Defalco starts against the best teams, team USA will fail again

Italy won’t win since they didn’t qualify

Team USA...DO NOT HAVE Matt Anderson...SUSSESOR...BEN PATCH.....YOUNG,STRONG POWERFUL....UNFORTUANTELY ....WHERE IS BEN PATCH.....?????????

What happened to Josh Tuaniga, been getting back into following mens vball both national and collegiate. I thought at this point it would be tuaniga as the starting setter for USA