Taylor Parks and Alec Rothe named to AVCA Player of the Year Watch List

Florida volleyball players Taylor Parks and Alec Rothe have been named to the 2026 AVCA Division I Player of the Year Watch List, announced on October 6. Parks, a setter, has contributed to the Gators' strong offense, ranking in the NCAA's top 100 for assists. Rothe, a middle blocker, leads the SEC with a.449 hitting percentage and has recorded multiple standout performances this season. They join 16 other athletes on the updated list, expanding from 30 who were included in July's Preseason Watch List. The AVCA will reveal semifinalists in mid-November and finalists in December, with the Player of the Year set to be announced at the AVCA Awards Banquet on December 18 in San Antonio.

• 12:04 AMYahoo Sports — Pair of Florida volleyball stars named to Player of the Year Watch List