The 6’0 middle hitter from Diamond Bar, Calif., improved on her Ivy Rookie of the Year campaign in captivating fashion.

The phenom led the league in kills (440) and blocks (36 solo, 80 assisted) on her way to being named Ivy Player of the Year. She was also named an American Volleyball Coaches Association Northeast Region All-American and was the only unanimous first-team All-Ivy selection.

“Kaego is a phenomenal athlete,” Weiss said. “Her overall game has improved, and she focuses on the team and making her teammates better.”

Ogbechie, along with virtually every other offensive weapon, returns for the Crimson next season. Only Jellin—admittedly a critical cog in the team’s well-oiled offense—graduates this week, leaving junior-to-be Kim Gould to assume the setting duties.

If all goes well, however, Harvard should be in prime position to finally capture that first Ivy title—and a little satisfaction.

—Staff writer Lande A. Spottswood can be reached at spottsw@fas.harvard.edu.

W. Volleyball

RECORD 14-11 (10-4 Ivy, T-2nd)

COACH Jennifer Weiss

CAPTAIN Mindy Jellin

HIGHLIGHTS Team raises its Ivy win total from three in 2001 to 10 in 2002. Sophmore Kaego Ogbechie named Ivy Player of the Year and American Volleyball Coaches Association Northeast Region All-American after leading the league in kills and blocks. Jellin finishes her career with 4,285 assists, 35 off the school record.