Michigan 2022

[bprtbone]

2022 Michigan Wolverines

Seniors/Grad
Amber Beals (DS/L)
Maddie Dowd (S)
Haley Hallgren (UT)
Jenni Liu (S)
May Pertofsky (OPP/MB)
Jess Robinson (MB)

Juniors
Hannah Grant (L/DS)
Brooke Humphrey (DS/L)
Allison Jacobs (OH)
Scottee Johnson (S)
Jess Mruzik (OH)
Kendall Murray (OPP/OH)

Sophomores
Jacque Boney (MB)
Mira Chopra (MB/OPP)
Maddi Cuchran (DS/L)

Incoming Freshmen 2022
Serena Nyambio 6'2" (MB) Troy, MI; Detroit Country Day HS; Legacy VBC
Molly Simmons 6'0" (OH/OPP) Pittsburgh, PA; Moon Area HS; Pittsburgh Elite VBC
 
Projected Starters: Johnson (S); Mruzik (OH)/Murray or Jacobs (OH); Robinson (MB)/Boney (MB); Pertofsky (OPP); Grant (L)

Preview:
With the graduation of five players, no returning super seniors and only two confirmed incoming commits, there are plenty of question marks regarding Michigan's roster heading into the 2022 season. The biggest loss is Paige Jones, whose career ~3.63 k/s leaves a big hole to fill. If ever there was a season to bolster your lineup with transfers, this is surely it. Although Michigan is not likely in the mix for any of the biggest names, there is plenty of talent to go around currently in the transfer portal. Outside of Jones, the rest of the starting lineup returns. Mruzik will be asked to carry the bulk of the offensive load, with hopes of continued improvement from the rest of the starters. Blocking improved greatly in 2021, but passing continued to be a major problem. Mruzik and Murray especially need more consistency on first contact for Blue to compete in the B1G.

Questions:
 - Who gets the start at OH2? Murray seems the most likely candidate but this spot is very much up for grabs. With only 3 OH's listed on the roster, this seems ripe for a new arm or two out of the transfer portal. There is already potential action along that line. EDIT: Welcome Allison Jacobs!
 - Any help coming for the back row? The team is short on smalls; this is another spot that should be an easy fill out of the portal.
 - Do either of the freshmen see significant play time? Simmons is intriguing and there is a spot for her to take if she can earn it. Nyambio was featured in the Under Armour All American match and could bring some much needed offense to the middle.

Michigan Futures:
2023
Morgan Burke 6'0" (S) Omaha, NE Skutt Catholic HS; Nebraska Elite VBC
Ceci Gooch 6'3" (MB/OPP) Dallas, TX Highland Park HS; Drive Nation VBC
Valentina Vaulet 6'1" (OH/OPP) Cordoba, Aregentina

2024
Ella Demetrician 6"2" (OH) Appleton, WI Appleton North HS; FC Elite VBC
Camille Edwards 5'11" (S) Dallas, TX  Prestonwood Christian HS; TAV VBC 
Lauren Evans 6'0" (L) Carmel, IN Carmel HS; Munciana VBC
Jenna Hanes 6'3" (MB) San Diego, CA; Cathedral Catholic HS; Wave VBC
Ellie White 5'11" (S/OPP) Orland Park, IL Mother McAuley HS; 1st Alliance VBC

Go Blue!

[Longhorn20]

I think Michigan might be in the running for Jacobs, which would be an awesome get!

[ilikecorn]

Go Blue!

[Wiswell]

Michigan has really expanded their recruiting range. They are now recruiting kids from the Moon.

Mars players are probably still available.

[bprtbone]

Dec 27, 2021 14:06:26 GMT -5 Wiswell said:

Michigan has really expanded their recruiting range. They are now recruiting kids from the Moon.

Mars players are probably still available.

They have ballers on the Moon!

[bprtbone]

Welcome Allison! We've got a spot on the starting lineup waiting for you.

[heartbeat]

We absolutely need some depth in the back row. I imagine it’s hard to attract good talent there without any scholarship potential? Grant certainly has the L spot on lock and she’s been an asset.

[heartbeat]

Murray had moments of control on the passing front and seemed to have okay instincts for defense, but you know there are better DSes out there.

[bprtbone]

Jan 7, 2022 20:38:04 GMT -5 heartbeat said:

We absolutely need some depth in the back row. I imagine it’s hard to attract good talent there without any scholarship potential? Grant certainly has the L spot on lock and she’s been an asset.

This is the next area of attention. I'm not sure where our scholarship numbers stand, but there is plenty of talent still available in the portal to beef up that back row.

[Deleted]

Jacob’s is a really good add for Michigan tbh.

[basil]

Mruzik and Jacobs back at it again

[Brutus Buckeye]

I was hoping that Sadilek would utilize her bonus covid year.

[Deleted]

She hit under .200 for UCLA and was so dis-satisfied she jumped on the portal.

[ltdks01]

Jan 7, 2022 22:45:13 GMT -5 @bulldog24 said:

She hit under .200 for UCLA and was so dis-satisfied she jumped on the portal.

meh. At points ucla was as much a merry go round as Purdue and their OH position. I don’t feel like she could develop any sort of consistency

[heartbeat]

Jan 7, 2022 21:15:17 GMT -5 bprtbone said:

Jan 7, 2022 20:38:04 GMT -5 heartbeat said:

We absolutely need some depth in the back row. I imagine it’s hard to attract good talent there without any scholarship potential? Grant certainly has the L spot on lock and she’s been an asset.

This is the next area of attention. I'm not sure where our scholarship numbers stand, but there is plenty of talent still available in the portal to beef up that back row.

It’s my understanding that the Rosens don’t ever give DSes scholarships (like, as a rule) and only the Libero gets one.