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Post by sptimes2 on Jun 15, 2022 20:27:33 GMT -5
Another question - where does Stella Swenson rank as far as 2024 setters nationally? I know here in MN, she was the player of the year (as a soph).
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Post by texashorns on Jun 15, 2022 20:30:24 GMT -5
Another question - where does Stella Swenson rank as far as 2024 setters nationally? I know here in MN, she was the player of the year (as a soph). she is ranked #28 on prep volleyball number 6 setter
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Post by mnsports255 on Jun 16, 2022 0:23:01 GMT -5
Another question - where does Stella Swenson rank as far as 2024 setters nationally? I know here in MN, she was the player of the year (as a soph). she is ranked #28 on prep volleyball number 6 setter I can tell you firsthand Stella will outperform that ranking in college. She’s sound and flat out impressive in multiple areas of the game beyond setting. She understands how to run tempo at a high level given her age as well. I’d heavily bet Minnesota if I had to put in my guess for her. Several other high profile B1G schools are putting their hats in the ring for her and also Olivia.
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Post by hipsterfilth on Jun 16, 2022 4:27:20 GMT -5
she is ranked #28 on prep volleyball number 6 setter I can tell you firsthand Stella will outperform that ranking in college. She’s sound and flat out impressive in multiple areas of the game beyond setting. She understands how to run tempo at a high level given her age as well. I’d heavily bet Minnesota if I had to put in my guess for her. Several other high profile B1G schools are putting their hats in the ring for her and also Olivia. I think Stella will go to MN, and I agree that the ranking is incorrect. She plays on an insanely talented high school team, which can make people fail to recognize just how good of a position she’s putting those hitters in. Re: Olivia… going to be a tough road after the injury. I put her as a top-10 OH in her class prior, but it’s a lot lower now. I hope she can have an outstanding junior year and commit to a quality program. She would do so well at a place like Iowa or Northwestern… tons of upside. But, I do expect her to follow Stella, I just don’t think she’d play much at MN until her junior or senior year. This is based on just a few matches btw, so please roast me if you think I’m way off.
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Post by sptimes2 on Jun 16, 2022 7:23:30 GMT -5
Thanks for all of the feedback on the Swenson twins. Fingers crossed that one or both are eventually Gophers!
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Post by AmeriCanVBfan on Jun 16, 2022 8:28:19 GMT -5
I can tell you firsthand Stella will outperform that ranking in college. She’s sound and flat out impressive in multiple areas of the game beyond setting. She understands how to run tempo at a high level given her age as well. I’d heavily bet Minnesota if I had to put in my guess for her. Several other high profile B1G schools are putting their hats in the ring for her and also Olivia. I think Stella will go to MN, and I agree that the ranking is incorrect. She plays on an insanely talented high school team, which can make people fail to recognize just how good of a position she’s putting those hitters in. Re: Olivia… going to be a tough road after the injury. I put her as a top-10 OH in her class prior, but it’s a lot lower now. I hope she can have an outstanding junior year and commit to a quality program. She would do so well at a place like Iowa or Northwestern… tons of upside. But, I do expect her to follow Stella, I just don’t think she’d play much at MN until her junior or senior year. This is based on just a few matches btw, so please roast me if you think I’m way off. I think your assessment is pretty accurate.
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Post by mnsports255 on Jun 16, 2022 14:23:58 GMT -5
I can tell you firsthand Stella will outperform that ranking in college. She’s sound and flat out impressive in multiple areas of the game beyond setting. She understands how to run tempo at a high level given her age as well. I’d heavily bet Minnesota if I had to put in my guess for her. Several other high profile B1G schools are putting their hats in the ring for her and also Olivia. I think Stella will go to MN, and I agree that the ranking is incorrect. She plays on an insanely talented high school team, which can make people fail to recognize just how good of a position she’s putting those hitters in. Re: Olivia… going to be a tough road after the injury. I put her as a top-10 OH in her class prior, but it’s a lot lower now. I hope she can have an outstanding junior year and commit to a quality program. She would do so well at a place like Iowa or Northwestern… tons of upside. But, I do expect her to follow Stella, I just don’t think she’d play much at MN until her junior or senior year. This is based on just a few matches btw, so please roast me if you think I’m way off. You’re not off at all on Olivia. What you’ve stated is accurate; her hitting can’t be considered terminal as it stands right now, but I will say her passing is highly underrated. Her scholarship offers to some of the bigger name schools still stand, but yes I believe she has a much better chance at cracking the rotation at some of the other schools. Her and Stella aren’t a package deal by any means.
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Post by mnsports255 on Jun 16, 2022 14:28:40 GMT -5
Also I wouldn’t be doing her justice if I didn’t mention Kaia Caffee’s name. She’s so dynamic and physical given her age and she can catch up to a slide with the best of them. She’s also smart in that she knows when to simplify things, go for spots, and get shotty vs aggressive on sets that are tricky to handle on the offensive side of the ball. Puts up a disciplined block as well and is very composed. She’s gotten some great coaching and tutelage from 2 former Gopher middles that has accelerated her development a ton. She’ll be a great add for whatever top program she ends up at.
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Post by Kearney Kingston on Jun 16, 2022 15:26:30 GMT -5
she is ranked #28 on prep volleyball number 6 setter I can tell you firsthand Stella will outperform that ranking in college. She’s sound and flat out impressive in multiple areas of the game beyond setting. She understands how to run tempo at a high level given her age as well. I’d heavily bet Minnesota if I had to put in my guess for her. Several other high profile B1G schools are putting their hats in the ring for her and also Olivia. iMO, Stella is no Samantha. Totally different athletes and styles.
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Post by forvolley on Jun 19, 2022 17:00:17 GMT -5
Who/what positions are we needing from the recruiting class of 2024? Just curious what positions we will need and who some of you have your eyes on to commit to Minnesota soon!
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Post by B1Gminnesotafan on Jun 19, 2022 17:37:31 GMT -5
Who/what positions are we needing from the recruiting class of 2024? Just curious what positions we will need and who some of you have your eyes on to commit to Minnesota soon! Well, we have a libero, opposite and middle commited for 2023: Laney Choboy 5'3" Libero from Raleigh, N.C Verified Instagram Sydney Schnichels 6'4" opposite hitter from Willmar, MN Verified Instagram Calissa Minatee 6'1" MB from Kansas City, MO, Verified Instagram
So, I would say a setter and another MB or outside hitter. It depends on which of the current Juniors are thinking about staying another year and who is available and interested in Minnesota. Also, it depends upon how well Skyler Gray takes to the DS/Lib position. There is always a need for another member of the hands team. However, another setter seems imperative.
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Post by vollem on Jun 19, 2022 17:57:37 GMT -5
Definitely a big setter recruit. MirWucherer is only for one year. I realize Elise would have what, 2-3 years left? And Ng is coming but could use some more size in the position (also would need another setter anyway). With Choboy and Gray, a third wouldn't hurt. Kilkelly could take a 5th year but who knows.
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Post by gophsstudent on Jun 19, 2022 21:46:32 GMT -5
Aren’t the Swenson twins (S and OH) expected to choose Minnesota??
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Post by definitelymaybe on Jun 20, 2022 12:30:41 GMT -5
Are they recruiting both? Strictly going off what I've read about these two in this thread, I'm not sure the OH would get an offer. That's not a knock on her but points to the level of athlete that MN volleyball can recruit. Walking on might be an option but you never know how an athlete will receive that. Unless MN is her "dream" school, if they offer a scholarship to her sister but say we want you as a walkon...would she commit? Interesting scenario to say the least.
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Post by lotstodo2023 on Jun 20, 2022 15:05:56 GMT -5
Are they recruiting both? Strictly going off what I've read about these two in this thread, I'm not sure the OH would get an offer. That's not a knock on her but points to the level of athlete that MN volleyball can recruit. Walking on might be an option but you never know how an athlete will receive that. Unless MN is her "dream" school, if they offer a scholarship to her sister but say we want you as a walkon...would she commit? Interesting scenario to say the least. From what I have heard… the setter is getting a lot of looks from schools other than MN. I do not think the OH will go big ten. She is talented but would fit well into more of a mid major team from what I’ve seen.
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