University of Alaska Fairbanks Athletics

More than just a Fairbanks legend — a GNAC legend. Sam Harthun joined the Nanooks in 2012 and made an immediate impact on the court. She was named the 2012 GNAC Freshman of the Year after recording 314 kills (3.49 per set), 199 digs (2.21 per set), and 32 total blocks, also earning GNAC Honorable Mention honors that same season. From there, she never looked back — Harthun was named First Team All-Conference in each of her remaining three seasons and added AVCA All-Region Honorable Mention honors in both 2013 and 2015. A three-time GNAC All-Academic selection, Harthun capped off her career as the Alaska Nanooks' all-time leader in career kills with 1,513. That mark also stood as the GNAC record from 2015 to 2018 and still ranks third all-time in conference history. She ended her career with a 4.07 kills/set average, 850 digs, 115 total blocks, 100 aces, and 95 assists.