Ball State University Athletics
MVB Adds Transfer Bobby Clapp to 2027 Roster
June 29, 2026 | Men's Volleyball
MUNCIE, Ind. – The Ball State men's volleyball program strengthened its defensive arsenal with its final addition to the 2027 roster—transfer libero Bobby Clapp from Barry University, announced by head coach Mike Iandolo Monday afternoon.
A native of Boynton Beach, Fla., Clapp has spent the last two seasons with the Buccaneers, beginning his collegiate career in 2025 under current Ball State assistant coach Charles Norman, who served as Barry's head coach during the program's inaugural season. Clapp led the team in digs during both his freshman (176) and sophomore (222) campaigns, recording 17 matches with 10 or more digs. In 2026, Clapp earned the program's first ever Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (IVA) Defensive Player of the Year honor, along with a first team all-conference nomination, as he helped Barry to a 21-6 record and an IVA semifinal appearance. He recorded a career-best 17 digs at Roosevelt (Jan. 16) and a career-high six assists in a straight-set win at Edward Waters (March 27).
A native of Boynton Beach, Fla., Clapp has spent the last two seasons with the Buccaneers, beginning his collegiate career in 2025 under current Ball State assistant coach Charles Norman, who served as Barry's head coach during the program's inaugural season. Clapp led the team in digs during both his freshman (176) and sophomore (222) campaigns, recording 17 matches with 10 or more digs. In 2026, Clapp earned the program's first ever Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (IVA) Defensive Player of the Year honor, along with a first team all-conference nomination, as he helped Barry to a 21-6 record and an IVA semifinal appearance. He recorded a career-best 17 digs at Roosevelt (Jan. 16) and a career-high six assists in a straight-set win at Edward Waters (March 27).
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