Kawika and Erik Shoji inducted into Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 9:35 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
College SportsKawika and Erik Shoji were selected for induction into the Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame, with the ceremony scheduled for September 25. Both brothers played a pivotal role in Stanford's 2010 NCAA championship victory, where Kawika was named AVCA National Player of the Year. This honor comes 16 years after that championship run, reflecting the Shojis' impact on the program and men’s volleyball. Kawika, a former Olympic bronze medalist, and Erik, who is also competing for the 2028 Olympics, expressed gratitude for the recognition and the opportunity to represent their school together.
- •Kawika and Erik Shoji to be inducted into Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame on September 25.
- •Kawika led Stanford to a national title in 2010, earning AVCA National Player of the Year honors.
- •Both brothers have represented Team USA in international competitions, including Olympic Games.
- •The Shojis expressed pride in being recognized together for their achievements in volleyball.
- •Stanford men's volleyball faced challenges but has successfully retained its program.
- 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Volleyball brothers selected for the Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame
"Rarely does a student-athlete get the perfect ending to a college career like the one Kawika Shoji did at Stanford in 2010. Three years after a 3-25 season as a true freshman, Shoji, the AVCA National Player of the Year, guided the Cardinal to an NCAA championship in his own gym at Maples Pavilion when Stanford swept Ohio State and Penn State to finish off a storybook “worst-to-first” run that ...
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