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Post by kolohekeiki on Jan 26, 2020 15:33:04 GMT -5
Don't think height is the main factor in who they go after next. Ah Mow wants the best athletes with high volleyball IQ that fit their program's culture. For outsides tho, she seems adamant to find outsides who can terminate AND play six-rotations. I would think Devon Kahahawai of Kamehameha is one player UH is going after hard as an outside 2021. I'd also think Maui Robins of Kamehameha as well. Was one of those that 6-2 outside, lanky but very capable as a underclassmen? I remember there was some local girl fans were high on? Wouldn’t current HS sophomores be 2022 grads? Yes she is 2022. I personally think Maui Robin's (another '22) has a higher upside than Kahahawai. Kapolei also has a good sophomore outside hitter that I think is in the 6ft range as well.
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Post by wahinefan on Jan 26, 2020 17:32:55 GMT -5
Currently, Robyn will have only one scholarship to give out in 2022. Which would be the transfer Setter's scholarship. Unless, Robyn decides to hold over 1 or 2 scholarships from 2021, to be used for 2022.
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Post by brooselee on Jan 26, 2020 17:47:08 GMT -5
Is there a recruiting connection with Texas? 3 coming to UH -that’s a lot. I've always thought about that but I don't think any of the coaches have Texas connection. My guess is that Texas is such a big place that they may be more diamond in the rough there than other places. Instead of going head to head against the likes of USC, Stanford, UCLA, UW and other P5 programs for top notch Cali kids, I think Robyn would prefer to go someplace with "less resistant and see if any of the girls are willing to come here. We had no Cali girl in our last recruiting class(Amber, Braelyn, Tiffany, Riley and Hanna) and so far for 2020, We got Kate Lang for Texas and Anna Kiraly from Hungary. I get the feeling any additions to the 2020 class will either be local or international or transfer. I don't think Robyn and staff have written off California. I just think the coaches don't want to limit themselves to one state when there are a lot of good players elsewhere. Of course, it some California girls were to show interest, I sure Robyn will listen.
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Post by babybacksets on Jan 26, 2020 19:50:30 GMT -5
Currently, Robyn will have only one scholarship to give out in 2022. Which would be the transfer Setter's scholarship. Unless, Robyn decides to hold over 1 or 2 scholarships from 2021, to be used for 2022. That’s tricky, Is it 2 left for 2021? Do you let her come in with some walk on/walk on transfers and then find a really solid middle/setter pairing along with Devon? I think how Lang pans out, the middles transitioning to the pin and who takes over at libero will determine how UH offers the rest of their 2021-2022
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Post by wahinefan on Jan 26, 2020 20:34:25 GMT -5
Currently, Robyn will have only one scholarship to give out in 2022. Which would be the transfer Setter's scholarship. Unless, Robyn decides to hold over 1 or 2 scholarships from 2021, to be used for 2022. That’s tricky, Is it 2 left for 2021? Do you let her come in with some walk on/walk on transfers and then find a really solid middle/setter pairing along with Devon? I think how Lang pans out, the middles transitioning to the pin and who takes over at libero will determine how UH offers the rest of their 2021-2022 The other BIG QUESTION will be, how well Westerberg and Akana transition from Middle to OH/OPP will also determine how Robyn recruits going forward.
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Post by skeleton on Jan 27, 2020 19:43:36 GMT -5
Congratulations Rika and Sky!
Hawai‘i Collects 13 Big West All-Academic Awards For Fall 2019
IRVINE, Calif. – The 2019 Fall Academic All-Big West teams for women's cross country, women's soccer and women's volleyball have been announced by officials from the conference office, recognizing the fall sports. A total of 13 University of Hawai'i student-athletes were honored. In all, a Big West record of 235 student-athletes were named to the list. To be eligible for the All-Academic team, student-athletes must have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average, complete one full academic year at the member institution prior to the season for which the award is being received (at least a sophomore academically), and compete in at least 50 percent of their team's contests. The following is a list of fall sports honorees from UH teams:
Women's Cross Country (1) Olivia Hill, Jr. Women's Soccer (10) Natalie Daub, So. Izzy Deutsch, Jr. Claire Jo Diede, So. Cristina Drossos, Jr. Mikaelah Johnson-Griggs, Sr. Alexis Mata, Gr. Morgan Meza, So. McKenzie Moore, So. Elena Palacios, So. Kayla Ryan, So. Women's Volleyball (2) Rika Okino, Sr. Skyler Williams, Jr.
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Post by volleynerdmw on Jan 28, 2020 17:03:25 GMT -5
Thinking, come 2021, with at least 3 scholarships available, Williams, BVS, and Rasmussen. Robyn will be looking for 1 Middle, and 2 six rotation OH. These new players, do not have to be impact players from the get go. Since Hellvig, Igiede, Wagoner, Akana, and Westerberg will be Juniors in 2021. It would be good, though, to have at least 1 of the 2 Outside Hitters be an impact player. I hope the coaches start to look at some of those girls in the Illinois areas that are hot beds for Big10 recruitment. There HAS to be at least one stud that’s tired of the snow lol Do you think Robyn is looking for a setter transfer next year or a 2021 setter? I did a little research on Rich Kern. There are some 2021 setters from the midwest who's coaches have been fired. There is a new coach in the State of Florida with a reputation of chasing off the roster. Don't know if that applies to recruits too.
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Post by Wolfgang on Jan 28, 2020 17:07:47 GMT -5
Hawaii will definitely need a setter recruit to come in 2022 as Mylana Byrd would have graduated (or used up her eligibility) and Kate Lang will be the only one on the roster.
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Post by babybacksets on Jan 29, 2020 0:07:21 GMT -5
I hope the coaches start to look at some of those girls in the Illinois areas that are hot beds for Big10 recruitment. There HAS to be at least one stud that’s tired of the snow lol Do you think Robyn is looking for a setter transfer next year or a 2021 setter? I did a little research on Rich Kern. There are some 2021 setters from the midwest who's coaches have been fired. There is a new coach in the State of Florida with a reputation of chasing off the roster. Don't know if that applies to recruits too. I think it all depends on how Lang develops. If Lang is solid enough to the point that whatever role Byrd’s ends up being and we’re not skipping a beat after she graduates, then for sure grab a 2021 that can develop while Lang runs things. If Lang doesn’t get a significant amount of time, which I imagine she will but you never know, then I think Coach Rob looks for another transfer setter with experience. Hard situation when you graduate both your setters without any underclassmen you’ve been developing. Hopefully Byrd/Lang develops into a consistent Jr/Fr setter pipeline for the program. That way experience at the position is always on the roster after senior graduation and if any freshman ever doesn’t pan out you can always recruit one in the next year, redshirt them if necessary, then you have another Fr/Jr combo but with a Freshman with more experience and all of her eligibility.
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Post by kahusancali on Jan 30, 2020 12:31:28 GMT -5
UCI’s Harlee Kekauoha has transferred to UH. Is that the lefty player? Don’t remember if she’s OP or outside.
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Post by vbsam16 on Jan 30, 2020 13:06:50 GMT -5
UCI’s Harlee Kekauoha has transferred to UH. Is that the lefty player? Don’t remember if she’s OP or outside. She’s the lefty OPP, but she’s transferring for beach since she’s used up her indoor eligibility.
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Post by kahusancali on Jan 30, 2020 13:09:45 GMT -5
UCI’s Harlee Kekauoha has transferred to UH. Is that the lefty player? Don’t remember if she’s OP or outside. She’s the lefty OPP, but she’s transferring for beach since she’s used up her indoor eligibility. Ok thanks for the clarification. I thought She’s going indoor.
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Post by HawaiiVB on Jan 30, 2020 14:04:29 GMT -5
UCI’s Harlee Kekauoha has transferred to UH. Is that the lefty player? Don’t remember if she’s OP or outside. Lefty Opposite. Was the go-to for UCI a few years back. Very high VB IQ, 6-rotation player, excellent passer. I think beach vb, could be her future.
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Post by molokaiboi on Jan 30, 2020 16:08:21 GMT -5
UCI’s Harlee Kekauoha has transferred to UH. Is that the lefty player? Don’t remember if she’s OP or outside. Lefty Opposite. Was the go-to for UCI a few years back. Very high VB IQ, 6-rotation player, excellent passer. I think beach vb, could be her future. She’s wicked on the court. Loved watching her!
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Post by wahinefan on Jan 30, 2020 18:20:31 GMT -5
2021 will be a very BIG recruiting year for Robyn and the Wahine. Since last year's 5 Freshmen will be Juniors going into the 2021 season. Robyn and the Wahine will be losing 2 Outside Hitters, Jolie Rasmussen and BVS, along with a Middle, Skylar Williams. Also, Mylana Byrd will be a Senior in 2021. So in essence, Robyn will need at least one more Outside Hitter, a Setter, and quite possibly another Middle. One good thing though, the players that Robyn recruits in 2021, will possibly not have to be force fed, with the idea of starting right away. They will have some time to get accustomed to Robyn's style of practice, and playing.
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