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University of Cincinnati head volleyball coach Danijela Tomic has named Zheng Xiang as associate head coach and recruiting coordinator on February 6, 2025.
Zheng Xiang (pronounced Chung Shawn) joins the Bearcats after two seasons at Michigan State (2023-24), where he helped lead the Spartans to their best win total since 2019.
"I am excited to welcome Zheng to Cincinnati Volleyball as our Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator," said Tomic. "Zheng brings a wealth of experience and is highly respected in the volleyball community for his character, knowledge, work ethic, and ability to recruit and develop players at the highest level. His keen eye for talent and his passion for mentoring student-athletes will be invaluable as we build a championship-caliber program. I'm looking forward to the impact he'll have on our team and the future of Bearcats Volleyball."
Before MSU, he spent nine years at Rice, where he was elevated to associate head coach for his final four seasons. A proven recruiter, Xiang played a key role in assembling top-ranked recruiting classes at both Rice and UTSA.
"I would like to thank Coach Danijela Tomic and the entire staff for this amazing opportunity," said Xiang. "Thank you for your trust and belief in me to mentor, recruit, and serve our elite student-athletes and this University. I am humbled and blessed to be a part of something special at the University of Cincinnati. Go Bearcats!"
At Rice, Xiang played a key role in the program's rise, guiding the Owls to five straight NCAA Tournament appearances (2018-22) and multiple Conference USA titles. Rice posted a 199-69 (.742) record during his tenure, including a No. 19 national ranking in 2022. He also developed numerous All-Americans and All-Region players while serving as the team's defensive coordinator.
Xiang served as a volunteer assistant coach at Texas A&M for one season (2013) in which the Aggies reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament. He was an assistant coach at Texas at San Antonio for five seasons (2008-12) prior to his year in College Station.
Originally from Chicago, Xiang earned his bachelor's degree in business from Indiana in 2000 and an MBA in marketing from Texas' McCombs School of Business in 2006. Xiang was a member of Indiana's club team from 1997-2000 and was the squad's captain his final season. He also played two years at Texas, where he earned first-team All-Southern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association honors in 2006.
Zheng Xiang (pronounced Chung Shawn) joins the Bearcats after two seasons at Michigan State (2023-24), where he helped lead the Spartans to their best win total since 2019.
"I am excited to welcome Zheng to Cincinnati Volleyball as our Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator," said Tomic. "Zheng brings a wealth of experience and is highly respected in the volleyball community for his character, knowledge, work ethic, and ability to recruit and develop players at the highest level. His keen eye for talent and his passion for mentoring student-athletes will be invaluable as we build a championship-caliber program. I'm looking forward to the impact he'll have on our team and the future of Bearcats Volleyball."
Before MSU, he spent nine years at Rice, where he was elevated to associate head coach for his final four seasons. A proven recruiter, Xiang played a key role in assembling top-ranked recruiting classes at both Rice and UTSA.
"I would like to thank Coach Danijela Tomic and the entire staff for this amazing opportunity," said Xiang. "Thank you for your trust and belief in me to mentor, recruit, and serve our elite student-athletes and this University. I am humbled and blessed to be a part of something special at the University of Cincinnati. Go Bearcats!"
At Rice, Xiang played a key role in the program's rise, guiding the Owls to five straight NCAA Tournament appearances (2018-22) and multiple Conference USA titles. Rice posted a 199-69 (.742) record during his tenure, including a No. 19 national ranking in 2022. He also developed numerous All-Americans and All-Region players while serving as the team's defensive coordinator.
Xiang served as a volunteer assistant coach at Texas A&M for one season (2013) in which the Aggies reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament. He was an assistant coach at Texas at San Antonio for five seasons (2008-12) prior to his year in College Station.
Originally from Chicago, Xiang earned his bachelor's degree in business from Indiana in 2000 and an MBA in marketing from Texas' McCombs School of Business in 2006. Xiang was a member of Indiana's club team from 1997-2000 and was the squad's captain his final season. He also played two years at Texas, where he earned first-team All-Southern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association honors in 2006.