2026
Did not appear in a match during the 2026 season.
Prior to UCLA
Spent two seasons at GCU, where he helped the Lopes advance to the NCAA semifinals in 2023 ... As a sophomore in 2025, he was named to the MPSF All-Academic team ... Played in a total of 48 matches across two seasons for the Lopes ... In 2025 appeared in 25 matches, posted 71 digs and 14 assists over 81 sets played ... Had a single-match high of eight digs vs BYU on March 22, 2025 ... AS a freshman in 2024 helped the Lopes win the MPSF Tournament and reach the semifinals of the NCAA Tournament ... Appeared in 23 matches and recorded a season-high 10 digs against NJIT and Concordia on March 15 and 21.
High School
Played high school volleyball at Mater Dei High School and played club volleyball for the 949 Volleyball Club.
Personal
Son of Mary Ann and Tim Thornton ... Has a brother Luke, and a sister, Adrianna ... Chose UCLA because of the amazing blend of academics and the elite volleyball program ... Loves to surf, skateboard and snowboard in his free time.
Did not appear in a match during the 2026 season.
Prior to UCLA
Spent two seasons at GCU, where he helped the Lopes advance to the NCAA semifinals in 2023 ... As a sophomore in 2025, he was named to the MPSF All-Academic team ... Played in a total of 48 matches across two seasons for the Lopes ... In 2025 appeared in 25 matches, posted 71 digs and 14 assists over 81 sets played ... Had a single-match high of eight digs vs BYU on March 22, 2025 ... AS a freshman in 2024 helped the Lopes win the MPSF Tournament and reach the semifinals of the NCAA Tournament ... Appeared in 23 matches and recorded a season-high 10 digs against NJIT and Concordia on March 15 and 21.
High School
Played high school volleyball at Mater Dei High School and played club volleyball for the 949 Volleyball Club.
Personal
Son of Mary Ann and Tim Thornton ... Has a brother Luke, and a sister, Adrianna ... Chose UCLA because of the amazing blend of academics and the elite volleyball program ... Loves to surf, skateboard and snowboard in his free time.