Expected to back up the front row veterans as he acclimates to top-level college volleyball.

Coach McNeil's comment: "He has the potential to be a solid player down the road and he will learn a lot from practicing with us."

Prior to NJIT: Played at Long Branch HS where he was an all-area 2nd team honoree in the Asbury Park Press as a senior for coach Joe Whelan ... Three-time Press Athlete of the Week and Shore Conference kills leader, with 269 in 2007 ... competed in the NJSCA All-Star game in June 2007 ... played on the Jersey Shore Volleyball Club coached by Francisco Casado.

Personal: Aaron Gregory Rogers ... son of Kim Rogers ... computer engineering major ... born 4/3/89 in Long Branch, NJ.