HIGH SCHOOL: A two-year letterwinner for Chris Curry and Charlie Mann at  Vernon Hills High School ... also earned a letter for soccer, playing goalie.

PERSONAL: Son of Matt and Nina Niemczewski ... has three siblings who played collegiate volleyball at Dominican University, Boston College and Marquette University respectively ... born on January 30, 1994 in Wielon, Poland ... intends to major in construction management with a minor in business administration.