TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona Men's Tennis head coach Clancy Shields has announced the addition of Baran Soyler, a junior transfer from Georgia State, to the Wildcats' 2025-26 roster.

Soyler earned First Team All-Sun Belt honors in singles this season after posting a 10-6 singles record and a 7-7 doubles mark while competing primarily at the top of the lineup. He was named the 2025 Sun Belt Conference Player to Watchand collected key wins over opponents from Chattanooga, Furman, Louisiana, VCU, and Coastal Carolina.

In 2024, Soyler was named the Sun Belt Conference Newcomer of the Year, earned Second Team All-Sun Belt honors in singles, and picked up Sun Belt Player of the Week recognition on Jan. 24.

"Excited to welcome Baran to the Wildcat family," said Shields. "He is a very good player, strong physically, good tennis IQ, and a tough competitor. He is also a great kid and someone I have enjoyed getting to know. With three years of experience, he will add a much-needed veteran mentality in our locker room. I believe he can help our team and he will add a lot to our culture. Baran, welcome to the program, and I look forward to seeing you in the fall."

A native of Adana, Turkey, Soyler began his collegiate career at Middle Tennessee State, where he went 3-1 in singles and 1-0 in doubles as a freshman. He transferred to Georgia State ahead of the 2023-24 season.

Soyler has also excelled in the classroom, earning President's List honors in Spring 2024 and making the Dean's List in Fall 2023, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025. He was named to the 2023-24 Sun Belt Commissioner's List as well.