Hope International University

Santa Monica College (2023-25) - Played two years for the Corsairs under coaches Liran Zamir and Chris Chown...named Second Team All-Conference in 2023-24...averaged 3.0 blocks and 2.0 aces per set...selected Player of the Year and First Team All-Conference in 2024-25...named state's Best Outside Hitter...only player on the roster with 100-plus kills and 100-plus digs...averaged 5.0 blocks and 2.0 aces per set...team captain both seasons...won conference in 2024-25...OCC Showcase winners in 2023-24.

Makif H - Graduated in 2018...earned high school degree.

Personal - Born on 7/11/01...parents are Olga and Timor Petraev...has one sibling – Dominiq...chose HIU because he really liked the program and the school...father was a professional beach volleyball player...favorite professional athlete is LeBron James...favorite food is sushi...favorite movie is Wolf of Wall Street...Alen is a Business Administration major with goals of winning championships and becoming the best player he can be through hard work, discipline and continuous improvement.