Joshua Tuaniga

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Josh Tuaniga
Personal information
Full nameJoshua Michael Tuaniga
Born (1997-03-18) March 18, 1997 (age 28)
Long Beach, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight223 lb (101 kg)
Spike130 in (320 cm)
College / UniversityLong Beach State
Volleyball information
PositionSetter
Current clubJastrzębski Węgiel
Number91
Career
YearsTeams
2016–2019
2019–2022
2022–2024
2024–2025
2025–		Long Beach State
Ślepsk Suwałki
AZS Olsztyn
GKS Katowice
Jastrzębski Węgiel
National team
 United States
Medal record
Men's volleyball
Representing  United States
FIVB World Cup
Bronze medal – third place2019 Japan
FIVB Nations League
Silver medal – second place2022 Bologna

Joshua Michael Tuaniga (born March 18, 1997) is an American professional volleyball player who plays as a setter for Jastrzębski Węgiel and the U.S. national team.[1][2][3][4][5]

Personal life

Tuaniga is of Samoan descent.[6] His older brother Gustiano "Gus" Tuaniga played college volleyball at Hawaii and younger sister Amelia "Mia" Tuaniga played at USC before playing professionally with the Indy Ignite and Atlanta Vibe.[7][8][9] On July 11, 2025, Tuaniga married fellow volleyball player Harlee Kekauoha.[10]

Honors

College

Youth national team

Individual awards

References

  1. ↑ "Indykpol AZS Olsztyn przywitał nowego rozgrywającego". siatka.org (in Polish). June 20, 2022. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Joshua Tuaniga dołączy do ekipy JSW Jastrzębskiego Węgla". PlusLiga (in Polish). June 26, 2025. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  3. ↑ "LBSU Men's Volleyball Has Four on U.S. Men's VNL Preliminary Roster". Long Beach State. May 25, 2019. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  4. ↑ "DeFalco, Tuaniga Help U.S. Men's National Team to Bronze Medal at the 2019 FIVB World Cup". Long Beach State. November 6, 2019. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  5. ↑ "U.S. Men's Volleyball Team Tops Egypt In Final World Cup Match To Win Bronze Medal". Team USA. October 15, 2019. Archived from the original on October 15, 2019. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  6. ↑ Guardabascio, Mike (April 20, 2016). "Long Beach State's Josh Tuaniga has family behind him". Press-Telegram. Archived from the original on September 16, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Family Inspires Josh Tuaniga to Excel at Long Beach State". longbeachstate.com. Long Beach State. April 11, 2018. Archived from the original on September 16, 2025.
  8. ↑ Collier, Crash (November 26, 2024). "USC women's volleyball sees Ally Batenhorst and Mia Tuaniga drafted into Pro Volleyball Federation". USC Annenberg Media. Archived from the original on December 2, 2024.
  9. ↑ Robinson, Mark (August 8, 2025). "Experienced, Powerful Setter Mia Tuaniga Also Joins Team on Second Day of Signings". provolleyball.com. Major League Volleyball. Archived from the original on September 16, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Harlee and Joshua". zola.com. Zola. Archived from the original on September 16, 2025.
  11. ↑ "LONG BEACH STATE WINS THE 2018 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP". Long Beach State. May 5, 2018. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  12. ↑ "BEACH DOES IT AGAIN! Long Beach State Wins 2019 NCAA National Championship with Four-Set Victory Over Hawai'i". Long Beach State. May 4, 2019. Retrieved April 27, 2020.