Brandon McLaughlin Class: RS Sophomore Hometown: Huntington Beach, Calif. High School: Huntington Beach Last College: Golden West J.C. Height: 6-6 Position: Middle Blocker

2007: Redshirted during the season, retaining full eligibility... Made the Athletic Director's Honor Roll during the spring semester.

At Golden West J.C.: Earned two letters at Golden West in volleyball... Graduated in 2006.

Prep: Played basketball for four years and volleyball for two years at Huntington Beach High School... Sunset League MVP in 2004... All-CIF First Team in 2004... Named to the 2003 All-Sunset League First Team... Third-team All-CIF in 2003... Team made it to the semifinals of the CIF Championship Tournament in 2003... Graduated in 2004.

Personal: Full name is Brandon Michael McLaughlin... Born May 20, 1986... Parents are Denis and Cindy McLaughlin... Has a brother, Brian, 25... Hobbies include beach volleyball, surfing and ceramics... Majoring in global affairs.