2017 Women's Volleyball Roster
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Jersey Number 16
Ashley Dean
- Position:
- DS
- Height:
- 5-7
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Marietta, Ga.
- High School:
- Walton
- Prev School:
- Jacksonville
Junior (2017): Did not see any action for the Eagles.
Sophomore (2016): Saw action in two sets in two matches • Collected one dig against Savannah State (9/2).
Before Georgia Southern: Began her collegiate career at Jacksonville University, but did not see any game action • Attended Walton High School in Marietta, Ga • Three-year starter for coach Suzanne Fitzgerald • Team captain of 33-6 team in her senior season • GVCA Senior All-Star and all-state in 2014 • All-area in 2013 and 2014 • Had 249 digs and 96 service aces in 247 sets in her prep career • Helped team to four consecutive state championships for 7A Area 4 • Played for A5 club team and coaches Bob Westbrook and Jing Hou.
Personal: Born Ashley Danielle Dean in Atlanta, Ga. • The daughter of Ruth Washington and Kenneth Dean • Has four siblings – Kelsi, Jarrett, Antonio and Nathaniel • Kelsi played volleyball at Belmont from 2011-15, and Antonio is an assistant men’s basketball coach at Rhode Island • Father played basketball at Clark-Atlanta.
Major: Plans to major in kinesiology.
Sophomore (2016): Saw action in two sets in two matches • Collected one dig against Savannah State (9/2).
Before Georgia Southern: Began her collegiate career at Jacksonville University, but did not see any game action • Attended Walton High School in Marietta, Ga • Three-year starter for coach Suzanne Fitzgerald • Team captain of 33-6 team in her senior season • GVCA Senior All-Star and all-state in 2014 • All-area in 2013 and 2014 • Had 249 digs and 96 service aces in 247 sets in her prep career • Helped team to four consecutive state championships for 7A Area 4 • Played for A5 club team and coaches Bob Westbrook and Jing Hou.
Personal: Born Ashley Danielle Dean in Atlanta, Ga. • The daughter of Ruth Washington and Kenneth Dean • Has four siblings – Kelsi, Jarrett, Antonio and Nathaniel • Kelsi played volleyball at Belmont from 2011-15, and Antonio is an assistant men’s basketball coach at Rhode Island • Father played basketball at Clark-Atlanta.
Major: Plans to major in kinesiology.
Clay Helton Media Availability: National Signing Day (12/3/25)
Thursday, December 04
Georgia Southern vs. Marshall Highlights (11/29/25)
Sunday, November 30
Hail Southern Live! (11-24-2025)
Tuesday, November 25
The GATA Zone: Men's Soccer Post-Season
Thursday, November 20
