|
Post by VBallLife on Jun 14, 2024 19:47:06 GMT -5
Kinney must be much younger than other ‘25 commits. Many of them up on U21 this year. Or maybe it’s skill-level. I have no clue. But either way… hopefully those two have had lots of positive convos about the U! Birthday after January makes her eligible .
|
|
|
Post by gopherhim on Jun 14, 2024 20:19:38 GMT -5
Watching VB Adrenaline’s live preview show about tomorrow. Sidney Burley (MN Select 16-1) is their #1 libero for 2026.
|
|
|
Post by skolgophers on Jun 14, 2024 20:22:14 GMT -5
Watching VB Adrenaline’s live preview show about tomorrow. Sidney Burley (MN Select 16-1) is their #1 libero for 2026. Whoa. Earlier her “rankings” were in the 100s.
|
|
|
Post by BigDigEnergy on Jun 14, 2024 20:28:23 GMT -5
Watching VB Adrenaline’s live preview show about tomorrow. Sidney Burley (MN Select 16-1) is their #1 libero for 2026. Whoa. Earlier her “rankings” were in the 100s. this is a different ranking. You must be thinking about Prep Dig.
|
|
|
Post by skolgophers on Jun 14, 2024 20:31:59 GMT -5
Whoa. Earlier her “rankings” were in the 100s. this is a different ranking. You must be thinking about Prep Dig. Oh I know. That’s why I said “rankings” lol. I just find it funny how skewed they are.
|
|
|
Post by gopherhim on Jun 14, 2024 20:36:03 GMT -5
Watching VB Adrenaline’s live preview show about tomorrow. Sidney Burley (MN Select 16-1) is their #1 libero for 2026. Whoa. Earlier her “rankings” were in the 100s. Is that her PrepDig ranking? This is that relatively new VB Adrenaline thing. They started their discussion by putting asterisks on recruit rankings and seemed like they were trying to distance themselves from being a ranking service. Kind of directly speaking to any recruits watching and saying coaches don’t look at those and Amy Pauly pointed out how some rankings seem to be adjusted based on what programs recruits commit to. But between some of the discussion and interviews with 2026 athletes they’ve been showing graphics of top 10 by position. So idk. I guess they do some ranking? Lol. As with any ranking, to be taken with a grain of salt. Just figured I’d mention it in this thread. I don’t recall seeing Burley in the prospect camp picture? Gopher volleyball follows her. Would be cool to get another L/DS! Sarah Hickman was their #1 opposite. She was at the prospect camp and the long roster for U19. Hoecke posted pictures with her and Kinney from the U19 training 👀
|
|
|
Post by skolgophers on Jun 15, 2024 8:52:06 GMT -5
Whoa. Earlier her “rankings” were in the 100s. Is that her PrepDig ranking? This is that relatively new VB Adrenaline thing. They started their discussion by putting asterisks on recruit rankings and seemed like they were trying to distance themselves from being a ranking service. Kind of directly speaking to any recruits watching and saying coaches don’t look at those and Amy Pauly pointed out how some rankings seem to be adjusted based on what programs recruits commit to. But between some of the discussion and interviews with 2026 athletes they’ve been showing graphics of top 10 by position. So idk. I guess they do some ranking? Lol. As with any ranking, to be taken with a grain of salt. Just figured I’d mention it in this thread. I don’t recall seeing Burley in the prospect camp picture? Gopher volleyball follows her. Would be cool to get another L/DS! Sarah Hickman was their #1 opposite. She was at the prospect camp and the long roster for U19. Hoecke posted pictures with her and Kinney from the U19 training 👀 Yes. Prep Dig ranking. I was being more sarcastic than anything. It’s funny how one site can rank her 122 and another number 1 L in her class. Either way, I think she’s talented and would love to see her and Hoecke in maroon and gold. I’m thinking Hickman is on their list of calls today, although idk if they necessarily need an OPP in this class.
|
|
|
Post by GoGophs on Jun 15, 2024 9:37:19 GMT -5
Whoa. Earlier her “rankings” were in the 100s. Is that her PrepDig ranking? This is that relatively new VB Adrenaline thing. They started their discussion by putting asterisks on recruit rankings and seemed like they were trying to distance themselves from being a ranking service. Kind of directly speaking to any recruits watching and saying coaches don’t look at those and Amy Pauly pointed out how some rankings seem to be adjusted based on what programs recruits commit to. But between some of the discussion and interviews with 2026 athletes they’ve been showing graphics of top 10 by position. So idk. I guess they do some ranking? Lol. As with any ranking, to be taken with a grain of salt. Just figured I’d mention it in this thread. I don’t recall seeing Burley in the prospect camp picture? Gopher volleyball follows her. Would be cool to get another L/DS! Sarah Hickman was their #1 opposite. She was at the prospect camp and the long roster for U19. Hoecke posted pictures with her and Kinney from the U19 training 👀 I'm really hoping for Hickman and of course Hoecke and another middle would be great, maybe Tarnow? I'm not sure we'll see a lib from this class and Burley seems to want to go out of state (she attended other school camps), Alaina Burns is another great local option but I have no idea where her interests lie. They seem to be going hard for one in '27 though with Hardle, Bicknese and Hopkins attending the camp. Anyone know who the libero is on the far right in the group pic next to KK?
|
|
|
Post by BigDigEnergy on Jun 15, 2024 11:59:16 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by jeepers on Jun 15, 2024 12:58:20 GMT -5
All I really got from that was that KK seemed to clap back a bit when the host said he expected them to play the slow game...so I would expect some early commits.
|
|
|
Post by BigDigEnergy on Jun 15, 2024 13:14:16 GMT -5
All I really got from that was that KK seemed to clap back a bit when the host said he expected them to play the slow game...so I would expect some early commits. Yeah early commits wouldn’t surprise me this time around. Last year our earliest commit announcement from Kelly was on July 8th. Maybe we will hear in the next few days.
|
|
|
Post by gopherhim on Jun 15, 2024 17:56:55 GMT -5
Here’s a YouTube link to the recruiting chat with Kristen today in case anyone doesn’t have Instagram. Finally sat down to watch. For having landed a great first class together last year, it sounds like an additional 12 months coaching together has K&K even more aligned in their values as people and coaches and more confident in their preparation leading up to today’s calls. I guess they try to have all 4 coaches involved to some extent in the first call. Interesting to hear in comparison to Michigan State’s Leah Johnson who was also interviewed today and said she prefers 1-on-1 the first time. No right or wrong. Just different. Golly Kristen gives a great interview though. She speaks with ease and warmth. But we knew that. Loved when she talked about team culture as more than a buzzword but something to live by whether things are going well and they’re winning or when things get tough and they need to “practice conflict agility.” If there’s a document of program pillars and tenets they send to PSAs you just know there’s a toolbox of conflict agility strategies. Agility just sounds more sporty than management so it tickled my brain. Hadn’t heard that before. Go Gophers! www.youtube.com/live/j9nd6JfTs8I?si=5AvwZaqZYOnAqky1
|
|
|
Post by Norah Sus on Jun 15, 2024 20:55:10 GMT -5
Kristen is one of the most genuinely warm people I’ve ever met. Just a joy.
|
|
|
Post by skolgophers on Jun 15, 2024 20:59:52 GMT -5
Was hoping for Tarnow. Dang.
|
|
|
Post by skolgophers on Jun 16, 2024 18:10:02 GMT -5
The top names are going quick this year. Still holding out hope for Hoecke and another MB.
Thought we had a shot at Divita, and I’m not sure what other OHs they are targeting or have had calls with. I still think we may land Hickman as well.
Hoping for a go gophers tweet in the next few days!
|
|