Barry's Yan Kodjoed named SSC Men's Tennis Player of the Week

Sophomore earns conference honor for the fourth time this season

Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:14am

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A cubist-style painting depicting a college tennis match, with the players and court broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in navy blue and gold, the official colors of Barry University.Barry University's star sophomore Yan Kodjoed continues to dominate the competition, earning his fourth Sunshine State Conference Men's Tennis Player of the Week award this season.Today in Orlando

Barry University men's tennis player Yan Kodjoed, the top-ranked sophomore in the nation, has been named the Sunshine State Conference Men's Tennis Player of the Week for the third time this season and the fourth time overall in the 2025-26 campaign.

Why it matters

Kodjoed's consistent excellence has helped propel the Barry Buccaneers men's tennis team to a dominant start to the season, as they look to capture another Sunshine State Conference championship and make a deep run in the NCAA Division II tournament.

The details

Kodjoed, who is ranked #1 in the nation in Division II men's tennis, earned the weekly conference honor after posting a perfect 2-0 record in singles play and teaming up with his doubles partner for another 2-0 mark. His strong performances helped the Buccaneers secure a pair of conference victories over the past week.

  • Kodjoed was named the Sunshine State Conference Men's Tennis Player of the Week for the week of April 14, 2026.

The players

Yan Kodjoed

A top-ranked sophomore on the Barry University men's tennis team.

Barry University

A NCAA Division II university located in Miami, Florida, known for its successful men's tennis program.

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What they’re saying

“Yan has been a dominant force for us all season long, and this latest honor is a testament to his hard work and dedication to our program.”

— Avi Kigel, Head Coach, Barry University Men's Tennis

What’s next

Kodjoed and the Buccaneers will look to continue their strong play as they prepare for the upcoming Sunshine State Conference tournament, where they will aim to secure an automatic bid to the NCAA Division II Men's Tennis Championship.

The takeaway

Yan Kodjoed's consistent excellence has been a driving force behind Barry University's men's tennis success this season, and his latest Player of the Week honor solidifies his status as one of the top players in Division II.