Men’s Volleyball Announces Signing of Three Players

MALIBU, Calif. –  The Pepperdine men’s volleyball team has signed three to the Class of 2030, head coach Jonathan Winder announced Tuesday afternoon.
 
“We are excited about the group of guys we have coming in next fall,” head coach Jonathan Winder said. “We know they are going to be able to make immediate impacts on this group..”
 
Made up of two outside hitters and a middle blocker, the Waves are adding highly-touted offensive threats to the incoming class.
 
Vuk Kulpinac – Novi Sad, Serbia – Paris Volley
 
Kulpinac is a 6’7″ Outsider Hitter most recently competing with Paris Volley. Prior to joining the French club, Kulpinac played for Vojvodina Mozzart Novi Sad in Serbia.
 
Tobias Prichystal – Bast, Czech Republic
 
Prichystal is a 6’10” Middle Blocker most recently competing for his country in the CEV U22 Volleyball European Championship.
 
JP Wardy – Manhattan Beach, Calif. – Loyola HS
 
Coming from just south of Malibu, Wardy is a 6’3″ Outside Hitter from Manhattan Beach, Calif. Most recently, Wardy competed on the Balboa Bay Volleyball Club.    
 
“The opportunity to bring in one of the best players and best outside hitters in Europe, one of the best outsiders in the US and one of the best middle blockers in Europe is a great opportunity for our team,” Winder said.
 
The Waves open up the 2026 campaign Jan. 9 against St. Thomas Aquinas College at 6 p.m. pst.
 
Season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here. Single game tickets will become available at a later date.
 
ABOUT PEPPERDINE MEN’S VOLLEYBALL
Pepperdine men’s volleyball boasts one of the richest histories in collegiate volleyball, with five NCAA National Championships. Four of those championships came under the direction of Hall of Fame coach Marv Dunphy who totaled 612 victories in 34 seasons at the helm. With 19 NCAA Appearances and 63 All-Americans, the program has consistently been a destination for top talent across the country. Under current head coach Jonathan Winder, the Waves reached the NCAA Final Four in his third season at the helm in 2025.
 
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