4. Zhu Ting (Volleyball)

Zhu led the Chinese women's volleyball team to win the FIVB Volleyball Women's World Grand Champions Cup with five straight victories. It was China's first title at the tournament since 2001. The 23-year-old spiker and captain was also voted as the Most Valuable Player of the event.

In her first season in Vakifbank, Zhu helped the Turkish volleyball team win the 2017 CEV European Championship and World Club Championship, and thus was voted as the MVP of the two events.