Daiva Tomkus (2009) - Hall of Fame

Daiva Tomkus

Induction:
2009

Tomkus was a four year letter-winner in volleyball from 1986-89. She was the first UCLA player to be named a 1st Team All-American three times (1987-88-89) and was also the first woman in Pac-10 history to win two conference player of the year awards (1988 & `89). Tomkus led the Bruins to a record of 123-24 and two NCAA Final Four appearances over her four years and was named Pac-10 Player of the Week six times. At the time of her graduation, Tomkus stood as the all-time UCLA leader in single season and career hitting percentage, single season and career blocks, single season and career block assists, and was second in single season and career aces. After graduating in 1990, Tomkus played for the USA Volleyball team until 1994. Tomkus was also named to the UCLA All-Decade Team for the 1980s.