May 18, 2016

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina beach volleyball coach Moritz Moritz announced the addition of Hannah Edelman to the Gamecocks’ 2016 roster on Wednesday.

“It is awesome anytime we can add a quality volleyball player and an even better person to our team,” said Moritz. “Hannah is a dynamic player with a solid beach IQ and will definitely push everyone on our team. We are excited to have Hannah join our Gamecock family!”

Edelman, a native of Hilton Head Island, S.C., will join seven other newcomers in the fall, including Adrianna Culbert, Alison Denney, Frances Harrison, Carly Schnieder, Katie Smith, Sarah Nacouzi and Caroline Skaff.

Hannah Edelman || 5-5 || Hilton Head Island High School || Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Parents: Marty Crocker and Genia Edelman
• Five-year letter winner in indoor volleyball at Hilton Head Island High School for coach Garret Talarczyk
• Two-time All-State selection
• Three-time All-Region selection
• Two-time team MVP
• Region Player of the Year
• South Carolina Player of the Year
• Helped lead Hilton Head Island High School to regional champions and lower-state champions
• Played beach volleyball with the Hilton Head Volleyball Academy for coach Genia Edelman
• With the Hilton Head Volleyball Academy, Edelman was the Open Division Semi-Finalist EVP, Co-Ed EVP 3x Champion and a Rox East Coast Championship finalist