Author: Ramius

We’ve reached the midway point of the 2026 season, and the picture is finally coming into focus. Contenders are separating themselves, résumés are taking shape, and every result now carries real postseason weight.

Another week of matches, another week of takes!

Week 2 of Pond Talk is here. After another packed weekend of matches, the FrogJump crew breaks down the biggest results, surprises, and early trends shaping the D3VB season.

For those new to the pond, this is a FrogJump roundtable featuring Harvey, Lindsay, and me, focused on the biggest storylines in men’s Division III volleyball. We each respond to the same set of questions, offering our own perspectives, analysis, and takes on the D3VB landscape.

Rankings are easy. Interpreting them honestly isn’t. Our Preseason Top 10 is live, but the real story lives in the margins, where the model gets it right, where it falls short, and why context matters before a single ball is served.

The FrogJump Division III Preseason All-American Team recognizes the NCAA Division III men’s volleyball players projected to be the best in the nation during the upcoming season. Players eligible for the honor had to be on an active roster for the 2025-2026 season.