2018 Men's Water Polo Roster

23 Gianni Taranto

  • Position Attacker
  • Height 6-0
  • Weight 185
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Sydney, Australia
  • Last School(s) Saint Ignatius College

Biography

Cal Success:

  • Saw game action as a junior in 2018 and finished the season with two goals, four assists, three field blocks, two steals and two ejections earned.
  • Scored both of his goals in 2018 in Cal's season-opening win over Air Force on Sept. 1.
  • Returned for his sophomore season in 2017 and scored two goals.
  • Both goals came in Cal's 20-6 win over San Jose State on Oct. 15.
  • Made his Cal debut as a redshirt freshman in 2016 and scored a goal to kick off his collegiate career.
  • Found the net for the first time as a Golden Bear against Whittier on Sept. 23.
  • Earned the team's Scholar-Athlete of the Year award for the 2016 season.
  • Joined the Bears in 2015 and redshirted.

High School/National Team/Club Success:

  • Played for the Drummoyne Water Polo Club in Drummoyne, Australia where he helped the club take the bronze at both the U-18 (2015) and U-16 (2013) national championships. Won gold with Drummoyne at the U-18 Sydney Metro competition.
  • Also played for Saint Ignatius College in Riverview where he was team captain as well as team MVP in 2014. 

Personal:

  • Strong student earned the high school Dux award at Saint Ignatius as well as a Caltex All-Rounder award and a medal for languages.
  • Intended Political Economy major.
  • Oldest of three siblings.

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 2015Freshman

    Attacker-Redshirt
    6'0" 185 lbs
  • 23

    2016Redshirt Freshman

    Attacker
    6'0" 185 lbs
    23
  • 23

    2017Sophomore

    Attacker
    6'0" 185 lbs
    23
  • 23

    2018Junior

    Attacker
    6'0" 185 lbs
    23