Brook Billings

Volleyball player

What is Brook Billings known for?

Brook Michael Billings, born in Santa Barbara, California on April 30, 1980, is an esteemed American indoor volleyball player. Not only has he earned recognition nationally, but his skills have also graced the international stage. For instance, Brook has played as the opposite hitter for the U.S. National Volleyball team since May 2002.

Brook's college years at the University of Southern California (USC) are filled with impressive highlights. He led the team in kills, blocks, and digs various times during his time at USC. He also earned the Asics/Volleyball All-America first team, AVCA All-America second team, and All-MPSF first team honors in 2000. Billings made a record when he garnered the most kills by any USC freshman, earning him the Asics/Volleyball National Co-Freshman of the Year and MPSF Freshman of the Year honors.

International accolades came his way as his volleyball prowess continued to shine on the court. He was an alternative for the Olympic Team in 2008 and played in two World League pool matches in Bulgaria. The following year, his performance at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro solidified his standing as he came out as the U.S.'s second-leading scorer. Apart from contributing to the U.S. men's team, Brook also helped the team win the inaugural Men's Pan-American Volleyball Cup in 2006. Further, the year 2005 got even more glimmering when Brook and Team USA won their second-straight NORCECA Continental Championship, earning a gold medal.

For anyone who wants to delve deeper into Brook's volleyball journey, his profile at Team USA makes for an inspiring read. His stats at Sports-Reference are worth checking out for the enthusiasts who are keen on numbers and performance metrics.