Jalen Phillips Highlights Three AVCA All-Americans for CSUN Volleyball

2025 AVCA National Collegiate Men’s All-America Teams Release

LEXINGTON, Ky.

– For the 10th time in program history, CSUN Men’s Volleyball had multiple student-athletes named All-American as redshirt sophomore Jalen Phillips earned first-team honors and senior Donovan Constable and freshman Stilian Delibosov were both named honorable mention as the AVCA announced its 35th All-America teams for National Collegiate men’s volleyball on Monday.

With three honorees, CSUN had its most All-Americans in a single season since 2008, when Eric Vance earned first-team honors and Isaac Kneubuhl and Cody Loe were named to the AVCA second team.

Phillips becomes the first Matador named to the AVCA first team since Kevin McKniff and Jacek Ratazczak earned the honor in 2010. Phillips, Constable, and Delibosov are the program’s 57th, 58th, and 59th men’s volleyball All-Americans dating back to 1985 when Chuck English earned the program’s first All-America honor by Volleyball Magazine. Neil Coffman was the first CSUN player to earn AVCA All-America honors in 1991 and would be followed by 28 Matadors, most recently Constable and Kyle Hobus in 2024.

Phillips, a redshirt sophomore opposite from Anaheim, followed up his first team All-Big West award with his first AVCA honor this season. A three-time Big West Offensive Player of the Week in 2025, Phillips led CSUN with a career-high 456 kills this season, while averaging 4.22 kills per set, which was among the top averages in the Big West and nationally as well. Phillips put down a career-high 34 kills in CSUN’s 3-2 win at No. 10 UC San Diego on Apr. 12. He reached double digits in kills 23 times in 29 matches this season while hitting .288 on a team-high 983 attacks. He has also career-highs in aces (29), digs (118), and blocks (54) this season. Phillips was CSUN’s kills leader in 23 of the teams’ 29 matches this season.

“To earn First Team All-American honors as a sophomore speaks volumes about Jalen’s talent and trajectory.” said head coach Theo Edwards. “His explosive athleticism and ability to perform under pressure have made him one of the most dynamic players in the nation. Jalen is just getting started, and we can’t wait to see how far he’ll go.”

Constable, who repeated as an All-Big West first-team honoree this season, also earned AVCA honorable mention accolades for the second consecutive season. In closing out a record-setting CSUN career in 2025, Constable was named Big West Setter of the Week four times in 2025 while also earning All-Tournament Team accolades at the season-opening UCSB ASICS Invitational in January. This season, he posted a career-high 1,101 assists, which moved him into the top five in CSUN history with 3,664 career assists. Constable also served a team-high 49 aces this season, while also posting 138 digs, 76 blocks, and 75 kills. A seven-time Big West Player of the Week recipient in his career, Constable posted a career-high 62 assists in CSUN’s 3-2 win at No. 10 UC San Diego on Apr. 12.

“Earning All-American honors for the second time is a testament to the legacy Donovan leaves behind,” said Edwards “He’s been the heart of our team – leading with poise, confidence, and unmatched competitive spirit. Donovan consistently rose to the biggest moments, and this national recognition reflects the impact he’s had not just on our program, but across the country.”

Delibosov, a freshman middle fram Razlog, Bulgaria, was among the national leaders in both hitting percentage and blocks throughout the 2025 season. He led CSUN with a .503 hitting clip this season, putting down 201 kills on 340 swings with just 30 hitting errors. His hitting percentage ranks second in CSUN history for a single season, trailing only Daniel Wetter who hit .528 in 2020. Delibosov, who was also the Big West leader in both categories for much of the season, also led CSUN in blocks with a team-high 110 total blocks (14 solo, 98 assisted) in 29 matches this season. 

“For a freshman to be named an All-American is rare, and for those who’ve watched Stilian play, it’s no surprise,” said Edwards. “He’s mature beyond his years, with a deep understanding of the game, an elite work ethic, and a calm, confident presence on the court. Stilian is a rising star, and this is only the beginning of what’s to come.”

The Big West comprises half of the first-team selections, while the 24 first- and second-team players see representatives from 11 schools across the country, including five Big West member institutions. League champion Hawai’i and national No. 1 Long Beach State each see a pair of players on the first team, and three total All-Americans. UC Irvine sports two honorees on the main listings, with CSUN and UC San Diego claiming one apiece. 

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