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Post by setterdump on Jul 13, 2024 14:09:46 GMT -5
I hope Stanford is also looking at Kayla Nwabueze, 6-2 MB out of Legacy/Michigan. I suspect there could be some mutual interest there. She could be the dynamic middle we need after losing out on Harvey. Ella Andrews 6-4 MB from the same Legacy club team could also be someone to keep an eye on but may be looking to stay in Big Ten country. I guess the longer these athletes stay uncommitted the better for Stanford... Here are quotes from the most recent VBadrenaline article re: Legacy MB teammates Kayla Nwabueze and Ella Andrews. "Ella Andrews feeling very excited for her Fall. I spent several minutes talking with Legacy 2026 MB this week as she stuck around Vegas to watch her little sister play. Andrews moved ahead of all others for our Top PPV among MB with 289. She said that academics are very important to her and now more than ever, so she really wants to focus on her grades and schoolwork this Fall along with her high school team. The Legacy middle is quiet on social media so don’t expect to hear anything for a long time, but she has had a great year and was many staffs choice for #1 position in the class." "I was also asked about Andrews’ teammate Kayla Nwabueze several times in Vegas. From everything I have been told she is an extremely high academic athlete and I would at IVY League for Kayla and thus a late, late announcement." I have no inside knowledge about Stanford's wishlist for 2026 nor am I privy to Stanford's scholarship situation but both Nwabeuze and Andrews seem like the type of high caliber student athletes that Stanford would normally be interested in and vice versa. Maybe taking Sayer and Dunkle in 2025 will preclude Stanford from going after them but I think Nwabueza/Andrews are the better MB prospects.
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Post by jwvolley on Jul 13, 2024 14:14:26 GMT -5
I heard Ella Andrews wants Stanford
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Post by wonderwarthog79 on Jul 13, 2024 14:47:30 GMT -5
Seems like we will be steady in the back with Oglivie, Rubin, Pringle and Cawa in 2024. Not too concerned about the setting either. It’s really going to come down to how well our hitters can put the ball away Maybe, but I'll bet it comes down to blocking and serving. Of course, I think every team comes down to blocking and serving.
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Post by Sbilo on Jul 13, 2024 18:10:49 GMT -5
I hope Stanford is also looking at Kayla Nwabueze, 6-2 MB out of Legacy/Michigan. I suspect there could be some mutual interest there. She could be the dynamic middle we need after losing out on Harvey. Ella Andrews 6-4 MB from the same Legacy club team could also be someone to keep an eye on but may be looking to stay in Big Ten country. I guess the longer these athletes stay uncommitted the better for Stanford... Here are quotes from the most recent VBadrenaline article re: Legacy MB teammates Kayla Nwabueze and Ella Andrews. "Ella Andrews feeling very excited for her Fall. I spent several minutes talking with Legacy 2026 MB this week as she stuck around Vegas to watch her little sister play. Andrews moved ahead of all others for our Top PPV among MB with 289. She said that academics are very important to her and now more than ever, so she really wants to focus on her grades and schoolwork this Fall along with her high school team. The Legacy middle is quiet on social media so don’t expect to hear anything for a long time, but she has had a great year and was many staffs choice for #1 position in the class." "I was also asked about Andrews’ teammate Kayla Nwabueze several times in Vegas. From everything I have been told she is an extremely high academic athlete and I would at IVY League for Kayla and thus a late, late announcement." I have no inside knowledge about Stanford's wishlist for 2026 nor am I privy to Stanford's scholarship situation but both Nwabeuze and Andrews seem like the type of high caliber student athletes that Stanford would normally be interested in and vice versa. Maybe taking Sayer and Dunkle in 2025 will preclude Stanford from going after them but I think Nwabueza/Andrews are the better MB prospects. I keep hearing about Ella Andrews and finally got to watch her highlight videos.. and she looks like the real deal. Giving me Carly Wopat vibes! Is Dunkle really on scholarship?
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Post by vbtalker on Jul 13, 2024 21:56:44 GMT -5
Yes, she is! Her blocking is better than most blockers in the class of 25. She’s just more of a defensive middle and not flashy.
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Post by johnbar on Jul 23, 2024 17:42:30 GMT -5
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Post by tnp101 on Jul 24, 2024 2:45:23 GMT -5
Thanks for the update on the alumni news. Our Stanford thread is very quiet compared to others from Texas or Nebraska. I usually don't read them much except our thread. So it has been quite a quiet summer for Stanford. The new season will start in a month. Now it is a big debate who will start and how they will do. Will Stanford run a 6-2 using both Miner/Yu and Harvey/Kurt? But my gut tells me that it will be 5-1 with Miner. Then the question would be Kurt. Can she break into the line up?
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Post by jengal on Jul 24, 2024 7:46:59 GMT -5
Thanks for the update on the alumni news. Our Stanford thread is very quiet compared to others from Texas or Nebraska. I usually don't read them much except our thread. So it has been quite a quiet summer for Stanford. The new season will start in a month. Now it is a big debate who will start and how they will do. Will Stanford run a 6-2 using both Miner/Yu and Harvey/Kurt? But my gut tells me that it will be 5-1 with Miner. Then the question would be Kurt. Can she break into the line up? Definitely a 5-1 with Miner.
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Post by paloalto on Jul 24, 2024 18:31:06 GMT -5
Stanford has a NIL collective called Lifetime Cardinal. It currently focuses on football and basketball but also has a general fund for all sports. lifetimecardinal.com/Based on reports, Stanford offered a softball player (she was NPOY) $350,000 to stay at Stanford. Unfortunately she accepted a $1,200,000 offer from Texas Tech. My point, if this is true I'd think money exists for outstanding WVB players; either freshmen recruits or transfers. If Stanford decides to stay competitive at the DI level this seems to be in some cases the only way to get the very best athletes in the country.
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Post by stanfordvb on Jul 24, 2024 21:54:40 GMT -5
Now it is a big debate who will start and how they will do. Will Stanford run a 6-2 using both Miner/Yu and Harvey/Kurt? But my gut tells me that it will be 5-1 with Miner. this debate is not as big as you think
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Post by volleylbc on Jul 24, 2024 22:34:57 GMT -5
I really like Yu and her delivery, but Kami is just too elite rn .
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Post by cbrown1709 on Jul 24, 2024 23:05:55 GMT -5
I really like Yu and her delivery, but Kami is just too elite rn . Kami isn't a blocking liability and poses an offensive threat as well.
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Post by vbfan4ever on Jul 25, 2024 8:31:23 GMT -5
Incoming freshman who will work with entire team starting in August. Senior who has started since she walked on campus, 2 time PAC Setter of the Year & 2 time First Team All American. There is no debate. Kami will run a 5-1 and similar to last year, will see a spot 6-2 when sets are well in hand to give Yu and a pin (perhaps Ipar, maybe Jordyn) some match time.
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Post by cbrown1709 on Jul 28, 2024 19:16:46 GMT -5
How many scholarships will be have for '26?
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Post by stanfordvb on Jul 28, 2024 21:19:03 GMT -5
How many scholarships will be have for '26? With the new rules... plenty lol
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