Joshua Tuaniga

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Joshua Tuaniga
Personal information
NicknameJosh
Born (1997-03-18) March 18, 1997 (age 27)
Long Beach, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight223 lb (101 kg)
Spike130 in (320 cm)
College / University CSULB
Volleyball information
PositionSetter
Current club GKS Katowice
Career
YearsTeams
2016–2019
2019–2022
2022–2024
2024–
Long Beach State
Ślepsk Suwałki
AZS Olsztyn
GKS Katowice
National team
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Honours
Men's volleyball
Representing Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
FIVB World Cup
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2019 Japan
FIVB Nations League
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2022 Bologna

Joshua Tuaniga (born March 18, 1997) is an American professional volleyball player who plays as a setter for GKS Katowice and the U.S. national team. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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Honors

College

Youth national team

Individual awards

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References

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