Playing his third season for the Highlanders.

Coach McNeil's comment: "He's a great asset for a player who doesn't have a lot of volleyball experience. His athletic ability will help us."

At NJIT ... 2006: Played in 49 games ... had a career-high six kills against Hope International on 3/15/06. ... 2005: did not play. ... 2004: Saw action in one match for the Highlanders.

Prior to NJIT: Member of the soccer and basketball teams at Neptune HS. ... three-time central Jersey champions ... Played on 2002 New Jersey state basketball champions.

Personal: Brian Michael Gadaleta ... son of Andrea Bates and Lenny Gadaleta ... majoring in information technology ... born 4/23/84 in Neptune, NJ.