Simpson Kirr Completes 2025 Roster with Aksoy

CLEMSON, S.C. – Clemson Volleyball Head Coach Jackie Simpson Kirr and staff announced the addition of Ecem Aksoy to the 2025 roster on Tuesday. An international signee out of Türkiye, Aksoy joins Clemson as the latest freshman pin attacker for Simpson Kirr’s fifth season with the Tigers.

“Ecem brings a level of experience that instantly elevates our gym” said Simpson Kirr, “Her time with VakıfBank and the Turkish National Team has shaped her into a dynamic competitor, and we’re excited for the impact she’ll make as we continue to rise in the ACC.”

Ecem Aksoy · Pin Attacker · Izmir, Türkiye · Doga Koleji

• Competed with Vakifbank Sports Club (2023-25) and Rota Koleji Sports Club (2016-23)
• 2024-25 Vakifbank Team Captain
• 2024 U-19 Turkish National Team Training Invitee
• 2nd Place at 2024 Junior Turkish National Championships
• 5th Place at 2024 ISF International High School Championships
• 2024 High School Turkish National Champions
• 2023 and 2024 State Champions (Izmir and Istanbul)
• 2023 U-22 Beach Volleyball National Team Invitee
• 2023 U-22 Beach Volleyball Balkan Championships 2nd place
• 2022 and 2023 Junior Beach Volleyball National Team Invitee

Clemson will begin training for the 2025 fall season on July 31st with the Orange & Purple Scrimmage slated for August 16 at 1 p.m. As always, admission is free to all fans for this and every home match this season.