About Herbin: Boston product starred at nearby Brighton High as a prepster ... nickname is Gabo ... also letters on Lynx men's soccer team, where he played in 14 contests and earned league rookie of the week honors as a freshman.

As a freshman (2012): Enjoyed standout rookie season with Lynx ... finished second on team with 16 total blocks, 0.32 blocks per set and nine service aces ... fourth on team with 25 kills and 0.50 kills per set ... also averaged 0.58 digs per set.