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BYU Volleyball: Former Cougar Hugh McCutcheon to be inducted into International Volleyball Hall of Fame

By Shaun Gordon

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Head coach Hugh McCutcheon of the United States directs his players in the third set against China during Women's Volleyball on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Earls Court on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Head coach Hugh McCutcheon of the United States directs his players in the third set against China during Women's Volleyball on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Earls Court on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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The International Volleyball Hall of Fame announced their 2018 inductees, including former BYU Volleyball Star Hugh McCutcheon.

A former BYU Volleyball standout is about to receive volleyball’s top honor.

Hugh McCutcheon will be a part of the 2018 International Volleyball Hall of Fame class.

While he had a solid career as a Cougar, his accomplishments as a coach earned him the recognition.

A Renowned Career

McCutcheon, a New Zealand native, transferred to BYU in 1991 from the University of Canterbury. Before joining the Cougars, he’d played on both the junior and senior national teams for his home country.

He was a solid contributor as a sophomore and junior, but shined in his senior year. As an outside hitter, he averaged 5.53 kills and 1.24 blocks per game. He earned Honorable Mention All-American honors in that 1993 season.

After graduating, he played professionally for two years, including a return to the New Zealand national team.

In 1995 he came back to BYU as an assistant coach for the next seven years. During that time, he helped coach the Cougars to two of their three national championships.

He coached professionally in Austria for two years, while also helping out with the US Men’s National Team. In 2005 he was named head coach of the national team, serving for the four years leading up to the 2008 Summer Olympics.

The US won the gold medal in 2008 under McCutcheon, and they also won the 2008 World League title.

McCutcheon made a change in 2009, taking over as the US Women’s National Team coach for the next four years. In the 2012 Summer Olympics, the women’s team took the silver medal, losing in the finals to Brazil.

He’s currently the women’s head coach at Minnesota. In seven seasons, he’s led the Golden Gophers to two Final Four appearances.

McCutcheon is the fourth person with ties to BYU to be inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame. He joins Dr. James Coleman, Jon Stanley, and Marv Dunphy.

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