Benedictine University Mesa

Ryan Wagner joins the Benedictine University Mesa men's volleyball program after competing at Kansas Wesleyan University. A native of Gilbert, Arizona, Wagner attended Basha High School, where he earned All-Conference Honorable Mention recognition before continuing his collegiate career at Kansas Wesleyan. During his time with the Coyotes, he was named Second Team All-Conference and earned Defensive Player of the Week honors. Standing as a dominant presence at the net, Wagner appeared in 35 matches and 101 sets over two collegiate seasons. He totaled 168 kills while attacking at a .298 clip, including a career-best .339 hitting percentage in 2025. Defensively, Wagner excelled as a blocker, recording 103 total blocks, averaging 1.02 blocks per set, while tallying 232 career points. His breakout 2025 season featured 103 kills, 67 total blocks, and 142 points, establishing himself as one of the conference's top middle blockers. Wagner brings size, experience, and a proven defensive presence to the Redhawks as he joins the program for the 2027 season.