2017 (Volleyball)
Capped off his two-year career at CLU with 53 sets played over 20 matches…recorded 99 kills in 284 attempts for 1.87 kills per set and a .183 hitting percentage as a senior…contributed nine service aces and seven assists…defensively, recorded 60 digs and 14 total blocks, all assists…finished with 115.0 total points and 2.2 per set…tallied a season-best 12 kills against Dominican (Ill.)(Feb. 24).
2016 (Volleyball) - Season Stats Enhanced Stats
Appeared in 48 sets and 22 matches during the inaugural NCAA men’s volleyball season at CLU as a junior…made his CLU debut against CSUN (Jan. 20)…finished the season with 59 digs, 57 kills, nine assists, five blocks, and five service aces…recorded a double-double against Holy Names (Apr. 2) while tallying career-high 16 kills.
Los Angeles Baptist High School
Graduated in 2012…played basketball and volleyball for the Knights…earned Offensive MVP in 2009 and 2012 seasons…was League MVP as well as First Team All-Leaguein 2012…was the Tournament MVP his senior year.
Personal
Full name: Michael Esper…born on August 4, 1994 in Tarzana, Calif…parents George and Trish Esper…has one sister, Nicole (24) who played volleyball and soccer in high school…has two dogs, Maddie and Parker…family is currently residing in Chatsworth, Calif…majoring in Exercise Science…career goal is to be a physical therapist for the elderly.
Favorites
Movie(s): The Harry Potter Series
Music: Party Favor, Kayzo, Valentino Khan, Dillon Francis, Jack U
Food: Mac n' Cheese and Steak
Sport (Other than what you play): Basketball
Pro Team: Chicago Bulls
Pro Athlete: Derrick Rose
Book(s): Harry Potter(audio books)
Magazine: Game Informer
Number: 15
Color: Blue
Super Hero: Flash
TV Shows: Walking Dead, The Flash, Arrow, Mr. Robot
Video Game: Halo 3, other Halo series, Call of Duty series, Guitar Hero
Quote: "Dude, where's my car?" - Ashton Kutcher
Hobbies/Special Talents: Semi-pro in Halo 3
Something you would not know about him: He starts and ends with his left foot when he uses the stairs.
If he could travel anywhere it would be: London
