Purcell Marian graduate Max Holt named to U.S. men's volleyball Olympic team

Cincinnati native Max Holt was selected to the U.S. Olympic men's volleyball team on Monday. This will be Holt's second time representing Team USA after helping the team take home the bronze in 2016. 

Holt graduated from Purcell Marian High School in 2005. In 2017, he was inducted into the school's athletic hall of fame.

The 6-foot-10, middle blocker went on to compete at Penn State University, where his team won the NCAA National Championship in 2008. 

Holt has been a member of the U.S. national team since 2009. He's competed in three world championships and is one of eight players on the roster to be returning for his second Olympics. 

The U.S. men are ranked No. 3 in the world. They are currently competing at the FIVB Volleyball Nations League in Italy.

Olympics competition will begin for the team on July 24.

The 12-player men's volleyball roster is pending approval from the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee.