Their departures come after a season of controversy stemming from Blaire Fleming, a transgender player, being allowed to compete on the team. Fleming became the focus of a lawsuit filed by several women's volleyball players in the Mountain West Conference, including Brooke Slusser, a San José State player.

The controversy surrounding Blaire Fleming has created tension within the team and could redefine the future of SJSU's volleyball program.

The seven players who are transferring will be leaving the team after a season that included eight forfeited matches, regular police protection, national scrutiny and internal turmoil between

Several teams refused to play the Spartans this season, including Boise State during the Mountain West conference tournament.

San Jose State's women's volleyball team face a mass exodus of players following the controversy surrounding trans player Blaire Fleming

The seven athletes who have entered the transfer portal include Nayeli T’ia, Mari Lawton, Ava Martin, Laurel Barsocchini, Kiyana Faupula, Jade Epps, and Teya Nguyen. None of the players have given a specific reason for transferring, according to Outkick.

The issue resurfaced after San Jose State’s fast start to the 2024 season. The Spartans were initially scheduled to face Southern Utah as part of the Santa Clara Tournament on Sept. 14, but the match was abruptly canceled. Boise State elected not to play its scheduled Mountain West Conference match against San Jose State on Sept. 28.

San Jose State's volleyball program faces a mass exodus after a controversy involving a transgender athlete. Here's what happened and what it means for the team's future.

Hahahahahahaha! This is hilarious! It has been confirmed by San Jose State University (SJSU) that several players from their volleyball program have entered the transfer portal following a season where the team featured a biological male beating women in their competitions.