Andrew Zaleck • Rutgers University-Newark
Men's Volleyball • 2020-23
Andrew Zaleck established himself as the most decorated player in New Jersey Athletic Conference men's volleyball history during his career at Rutgers-Newark from 2020-23. Zaleck was a three-time NJAC Player of the Year, two-time AVCA All-American, and also earned 2022 AVCA East Region Player of the Year honors. He led Rutgers-Newark to three NJAC championships and an appearance in the 2022 NCAA Division III quarterfinals. Zaleck's career coincided with the formative years of NJAC men's volleyball and the unprecedented disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through it all, he emerged as the conference's most accomplished player and helped establish a standard of excellence for the NJAC’s newest sponsored sport.
In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the New Jersey Athletic Conference, the NJAC will name its Top 70 Student-Athletes in the 70-year history of the conference. All selections were made by a panel comprised of current and former athletic administrators, current and former athletic communications personnel, conference office staff, and media. Consideration was limited to full-member institution student-athletes who competed in sports currently sponsored by the NJAC.
Previous Announcements:
- #57: Josh Schwartz, Rowan
- #58: Debbie Daniel, Trenton State
- #59: DeWayne Stevens, Montclair State
- #60: Kim Marino, Richard Stockton
- #61: James McChesney, TCNJ
- #62: Mike Ryan, Rutgers-Camden
- #63: Jeanne Hengemuhle, Trenton State
- #64: Robin Selbst, Trenton State
- #65: Anthony Miles, NJCU
- #66: Joe Fala, Ramapo
- #67: Ed Hesson, Rowan
- #68: Brett Wyatt, Jersey City State
- #69: Raphael Araujo, Rutgers-Newark
- #70: Natalie Cooper, TCNJ