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Post by secgator4 on Jun 19, 2024 23:59:09 GMT -5
Still no 2026 commit for Florida. Who are they looking at? As of now, Florida graduates 2 DSs (Canaan, Hoyle) and a rarely used MB (Thomas) at the end of the 2025 season/25-26 school year. This is assuming Stucky uses her medical redshirt year and plays at Florida in the 2026 season. I imagine they are being very picky about who they bring on. Might be a 1 player class like Hammons in 2017 or just look to the portal to fill a specific gap. No sense in committing a scholarship now to a high school player whose skill set is not needed or proven. They are probably looking to see how their underclassmen do in 2024 (and what potential gaps they may need to fill in the future) before even considering a 2026 recruit, unless some huge Top 5 recruit shows interest.
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Post by vbjunkie1944 on Jun 20, 2024 14:28:15 GMT -5
Thank you for this explanation secgator4. Makes perfect sense.
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Post by gators on Jun 20, 2024 15:10:16 GMT -5
Still no 2026 commit for Florida. Who are they looking at? As of now, Florida graduates 2 DSs (Canaan, Hoyle) and a rarely used MB (Thomas) at the end of the 2025 season/25-26 school year. This is assuming Stucky uses her medical redshirt year and plays at Florida in the 2026 season. I imagine they are being very picky about who they bring on. Might be a 1 player class like Hammons in 2017 or just look to the portal to fill a specific gap. No sense in committing a scholarship now to a high school player whose skill set is not needed or proven. They are probably looking to see how their underclassmen do in 2024 (and what potential gaps they may need to fill in the future) before even considering a 2026 recruit, unless some huge Top 5 recruit shows interest. Thank you for the insight!
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Post by latinogatorfan1 on Jun 20, 2024 20:45:43 GMT -5
Still no 2026 commit for Florida. Who are they looking at? As of now, Florida graduates 2 DSs (Canaan, Hoyle) and a rarely used MB (Thomas) at the end of the 2025 season/25-26 school year. This is assuming Stucky uses her medical redshirt year and plays at Florida in the 2026 season. I imagine they are being very picky about who they bring on. Might be a 1 player class like Hammons in 2017 or just look to the portal to fill a specific gap. No sense in committing a scholarship now to a high school player whose skill set is not needed or proven. They are probably looking to see how their underclassmen do in 2024 (and what potential gaps they may need to fill in the future) before even considering a 2026 recruit, unless some huge Top 5 recruit shows interest.
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Post by latinogatorfan1 on Jun 20, 2024 20:46:25 GMT -5
Still no 2026 commit for Florida. Who are they looking at? As of now, Florida graduates 2 DSs (Canaan, Hoyle) and a rarely used MB (Thomas) at the end of the 2025 season/25-26 school year. This is assuming Stucky uses her medical redshirt year and plays at Florida in the 2026 season. I imagine they are being very picky about who they bring on. Might be a 1 player class like Hammons in 2017 or just look to the portal to fill a specific gap. No sense in committing a scholarship now to a high school player whose skill set is not needed or proven. They are probably looking to see how their underclassmen do in 2024 (and what potential gaps they may need to fill in the future) before even considering a 2026 recruit, unless some huge Top 5 recruit shows interest.
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Post by latinogatorfan1 on Jun 20, 2024 20:49:23 GMT -5
That makes sense. for 2025 Florida has so far a middle blocker and 2 DS committed. The middle is needed, this is Essix last year. No idea why more DS, we have enough for a few years. The middle is like Lauren Dooley style, like 6-5 very good blocker and offensive middle. I’m also expecting some of the DS and maybe one of the OH to transfer after this season
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Post by vbjunkie1944 on Jun 21, 2024 13:02:21 GMT -5
The middle not necessarily needed. Before the '24 season is too far along, I think we have two freshman middles who will latch on to the position and not let go. I have seen them both play and was impressed. Alec played spring ball and Jaela is currently working out with the US under 19 squad. I saw her in the all-star match at UCF a few months ago.
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Post by VBallLife on Jun 21, 2024 13:26:11 GMT -5
The middle not necessarily needed. Before the '24 season is too far along, I think we have two freshman middles who will latch on to the position and not let go. I have seen them both play and was impressed. Alec played spring ball and Jaela is currently working out with the US under 19 squad. I saw her in the all-star match at UCF a few months ago. You want to bring one in the 26’ season to get some experience. They did add one in 25’.
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Post by nevball17 on Jun 21, 2024 13:51:47 GMT -5
The middle not necessarily needed. Before the '24 season is too far along, I think we have two freshman middles who will latch on to the position and not let go. I have seen them both play and was impressed. Alec played spring ball and Jaela is currently working out with the US under 19 squad. I saw her in the all-star match at UCF a few months ago. You want to bring one in the 26’ season to get some experience. They did add one in 25’. Jessica Smallwood '26 just announced via IG that she is committed. Her IG says he is 6'5" and she plays out of KIVA. I see clips of her hitting in the middle and on a pin. Not sure where she falls on the recruitment rankings.
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Post by vbjunkie1944 on Jun 23, 2024 11:51:06 GMT -5
Those clips that you mention are eye openers! Hope we see her in the spring of '26.
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Post by blackiechan1999 on Jun 24, 2024 10:39:09 GMT -5
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Post by nevball17 on Jun 24, 2024 14:43:36 GMT -5
Does anyone know what the rankings are of these two Florida recruits?
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Post by VBallLife on Jun 24, 2024 16:14:38 GMT -5
Does anyone know what the rankings are of these two Florida recruits? Those publications have gotten worse over the years. But Nadiya is a great get and a do whatever it takes kind of player. Huge ceiling and honestly likely better than some of her teammates who get a lot of the shine currently.
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Post by ballvolley on Jun 24, 2024 18:14:39 GMT -5
Does anyone know what the rankings are of these two Florida recruits? Those publications have gotten worse over the years. But Nadiya is a great get and a do whatever it takes kind of player. Huge ceiling and honestly likely better than some of her teammates who get a lot of the shine currently. Samedy vibes
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Post by Volleyhorns on Jun 24, 2024 23:18:31 GMT -5
Kennedy Martin is just incredible! So random lol but the way she can pass and be so agile while being taller than most middles just amazes me. I'm a Texas fan but holy cow is she great.
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