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Post by BOBšković on Jan 11, 2024 20:58:28 GMT -5
Not much of the prep dig top 20 on the board
1) Macaria Spears--- Texas
2) Abigail Mullen--- USC
3) Abby Vander Wal--- Texas
4) Kaci Demaria--- Stanford
5) Campbell Flynn--- Nebraska
6) Teraya Sigler--- Nebraska
7) Logan Parks--- Stanford
8) Resse Messer--- USC
9) Suli Davis--- BYU
10) Asia Harvey--- No commitment I could see
11) Taylor Harvey--- Texas
12) Kirra Musgrove--- Texas A&M
13) Fallyn Blotzer--- Cincinnati
14) Charlotte Glass--- Duke
15) Natalie Wardlow- Wisconsin
16) Addison Horner--- Wisconsin
17) Madison Quest--- Wisconsin
18) Callie Krueger--- Texas
19) Lily Hayes--- Florida
20) Kassidy O'Brien--- Kentucky
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Post by digs on Jan 11, 2024 22:22:02 GMT -5
I’m still so excited for Wander Wal would asking for your personal top tier be too much?! genuinely curious I haven't watched the class of 2025 since last club season, and surely after this club season my opinions can change drastically. My general observations are that while Spears and Mullen are very good, they are over-hyped. As all around pins going to the usual prospect schools, I really like Vander Wal (Texas), Quest (Wisconsin), Demaria (Stanford), Kinney (Minnesota), Sigler (Nebraska) - all of these are better prospects than anyone in the 2024 class and, from what I've seen so far, the 2026 class too. But there are also some big time players that are being overlooked that I think will do big things for their teams very early on - Davis (BYU), Tindall (Purdue), Vinson (Indiana). I also think Lucy Chertock could be a POY type player in a mid-major conference. IMO the most intriguing player in the class is Musgrove. Not sure what her plan is at A&M, but I think she has a high ceiling to be a true 6-2 setter/hitter - not that garbage hybrid mediocrity we see from players these days like Fairbanks - but a true, elite, impact S/OH like Ashley Engle. You must have seen the wrong Mullen matches or something if you think she’s overhyped. Gail is super impressive. The best blocker in this class. A game wrecker in a way that the other pins are not. She’s increasingly strong in the back row as well, and is a deadly server. And I swear she’s still growing, probably gonna land around 6’4”. Sorry to gush, but yeah, she good. |
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Post by VBallLife on Jan 11, 2024 22:29:05 GMT -5
I’m still so excited for Wander Wal would asking for your personal top tier be too much?! genuinely curious I haven't watched the class of 2025 since last club season, and surely after this club season my opinions can change drastically. My general observations are that while Spears and Mullen are very good, they are over-hyped. As all around pins going to the usual prospect schools, I really like Vander Wal (Texas), Quest (Wisconsin), Demaria (Stanford), Kinney (Minnesota), Sigler (Nebraska) - all of these are better prospects than anyone in the 2024 class and, from what I've seen so far, the 2026 class too. But there are also some big time players that are being overlooked that I think will do big things for their teams very early on - Davis (BYU), Tindall (Purdue), Vinson (Indiana). I also think Lucy Chertock could be a POY type player in a mid-major conference. IMO the most intriguing player in the class is Musgrove. Not sure what her plan is at A&M, but I think she has a high ceiling to be a true 6-2 setter/hitter - not that garbage hybrid mediocrity we see from players these days like Fairbanks - but a true, elite, impact S/OH like Ashley Engle. Setters who hit tend to think more like an attacker and usually it skews their decision making |
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Post by GoGophs on Jan 12, 2024 8:26:30 GMT -5
I haven't watched the class of 2025 since last club season, and surely after this club season my opinions can change drastically. My general observations are that while Spears and Mullen are very good, they are over-hyped. As all around pins going to the usual prospect schools, I really like Vander Wal (Texas), Quest (Wisconsin), Demaria (Stanford), Kinney (Minnesota), Sigler (Nebraska) - all of these are better prospects than anyone in the 2024 class and, from what I've seen so far, the 2026 class too. But there are also some big time players that are being overlooked that I think will do big things for their teams very early on - Davis (BYU), Tindall (Purdue), Vinson (Indiana). I also think Lucy Chertock could be a POY type player in a mid-major conference. IMO the most intriguing player in the class is Musgrove. Not sure what her plan is at A&M, but I think she has a high ceiling to be a true 6-2 setter/hitter - not that garbage hybrid mediocrity we see from players these days like Fairbanks - but a true, elite, impact S/OH like Ashley Engle. You must have seen the wrong Mullen matches or something if you think she’s overhyped. Gail is super impressive. The best blocker in this class. A game wrecker in a way that the other pins are not. She’s increasingly strong in the back row as well, and is a deadly server. And I swear she’s still growing, probably gonna land around 6’4”. Sorry to gush, but yeah, she good. I agree, her blocking in particular is the difference maker that puts her at the top for me. |
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Post by VBallLife on Jan 12, 2024 8:55:03 GMT -5
I’m still so excited for Wander Wal would asking for your personal top tier be too much?! genuinely curious I haven't watched the class of 2025 since last club season, and surely after this club season my opinions can change drastically. My general observations are that while Spears and Mullen are very good, they are over-hyped. As all around pins going to the usual prospect schools, I really like Vander Wal (Texas), Quest (Wisconsin), Demaria (Stanford), Kinney (Minnesota), Sigler (Nebraska) - all of these are better prospects than anyone in the 2024 class and, from what I've seen so far, the 2026 class too. But there are also some big time players that are being overlooked that I think will do big things for their teams very early on - Davis (BYU), Tindall (Purdue), Vinson (Indiana). I also think Lucy Chertock could be a POY type player in a mid-major conference. IMO the most intriguing player in the class is Musgrove. Not sure what her plan is at A&M, but I think she has a high ceiling to be a true 6-2 setter/hitter - not that garbage hybrid mediocrity we see from players these days like Fairbanks - but a true, elite, impact S/OH like Ashley Engle. Are you referring to them being better than the 24 pins or in general? The 24 MB class would have a lot to say about that . |
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Post by bluepenquin on Jan 12, 2024 9:42:47 GMT -5
I’m still so excited for Wander Wal would asking for your personal top tier be too much?! genuinely curious I haven't watched the class of 2025 since last club season, and surely after this club season my opinions can change drastically. My general observations are that while Spears and Mullen are very good, they are over-hyped. As all around pins going to the usual prospect schools, I really like Vander Wal (Texas), Quest (Wisconsin), Demaria (Stanford), Kinney (Minnesota), Sigler (Nebraska) - all of these are better prospects than anyone in the 2024 class and, from what I've seen so far, the 2026 class too. But there are also some big time players that are being overlooked that I think will do big things for their teams very early on - Davis (BYU), Tindall (Purdue), Vinson (Indiana). I also think Lucy Chertock could be a POY type player in a mid-major conference. IMO the most intriguing player in the class is Musgrove. Not sure what her plan is at A&M, but I think she has a high ceiling to be a true 6-2 setter/hitter - not that garbage hybrid mediocrity we see from players these days like Fairbanks - but a true, elite, impact S/OH like Ashley Engle. It has been a year since I have seen these players - but I considered Davis among the top players in the class and I didn't think this was a unique opinion. Vander Wal is probably a better bet given her size, but I think Davis could be very good at the next level. As for Vinson - I am super high on her and hadn't heard anything about her previously. I do like Mullen - but I don't know that I like her anymore than Vinson. I guess my question on Vinson is how I should compare the top level competition among the 18U vs. 17U. Both players played up - but Vinson was playing up 2 levels and that caught my eye for sure. |
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Post by rainbowbadger on Jan 12, 2024 10:18:53 GMT -5
Reviving this thread as it's the start of the club season. I'm gonna go on record in saying that this is going to be a special class. I can't remember the last time I saw so many elite pins in a class. Given the school choices and timing/attrition, it would come as no surprise to me to see many 2025 players as All Americans by their sophomore year, and I think we could see numerous players from this class on our future Olympic team - like 2005 numbers. I’m still so excited for Wander WalHmm, I didn't take you for an Oasis fan. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2024 11:30:29 GMT -5
Question: What programs have in the past or currently recruit international players? Wisconsin, has 3 on the roster, and will be adding 2 more next season. Current players: Julia Orzol from Poland, Anna Smrek from Canada, Gulce Guctekin from Turkey.
Obvi the PrepDig rankings are only based on the players here in the states. The international recruits at Wisconsin have really elevated the game. Just curious if other programs are recruiting like Wisconsin.
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Post by uofaGRAD on Jan 12, 2024 11:38:46 GMT -5
Question: What programs have in the past or currently recruit international players? Wisconsin, has 3 on the roster, and will be adding 2 more next season. Current players: Julia Orzol from Poland, Anna Smrek from Canada, Gulce Guctekin from Turkey. Obvi the PrepDig rankings are only based on the players here in the states. The international recruits at Wisconsin have really elevated the game. Just curious if other programs are recruiting like Wisconsin. arizona started 2023 with three on the roster (Sofia Maldonado Diaz, Mexico; Puk Stubbe, Netherlands; Georgia Mandotti, Italy). also had merle weidt for two years from germany and dilara gedikoglu from turkey for three recently. washington state and oregon state are/were famous for how many internationals they recruit. I think like the university of illinois - chicago (UIC) had double digits this season?? towson also had a lot. i know rutgers tries too |
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Post by jayz34 on Jan 12, 2024 11:50:39 GMT -5
Question: What programs have in the past or currently recruit international players? Wisconsin, has 3 on the roster, and will be adding 2 more next season. Current players: Julia Orzol from Poland, Anna Smrek from Canada, Gulce Guctekin from Turkey. Obvi the PrepDig rankings are only based on the players here in the states. The international recruits at Wisconsin have really elevated the game. Just curious if other programs are recruiting like Wisconsin. arizona started 2023 with three on the roster (Sofia Maldonado Diaz, Mexico; Puk Stubbe, Netherlands; Georgia Mandotti, Italy). also had merle weidt for two years from germany and dilara gedikoglu from turkey for three recently. washington state and oregon state are/were famous for how many internationals they recruit. I think like the university of illinois - chicago (UIC) had double digits this season?? towson also had a lot. i know rutgers tries too St Johns also comes to mind |
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Post by avid 2.0 on Jan 12, 2024 11:52:53 GMT -5
Question: What programs have in the past or currently recruit international players? Wisconsin, has 3 on the roster, and will be adding 2 more next season. Current players: Julia Orzol from Poland, Anna Smrek from Canada, Gulce Guctekin from Turkey. Obvi the PrepDig rankings are only based on the players here in the states. The international recruits at Wisconsin have really elevated the game. Just curious if other programs are recruiting like Wisconsin. this hasnt been updated, but here's a very general list of teams with international players (sorted by conference RPI) for 23/24 docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Yyv67hZxp_aRlorlms_pTpu-b8F4W4v-khffn_3UezU/edit?usp=sharing |
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Post by slxpress on Jan 12, 2024 11:54:22 GMT -5
Uh...Georgia Tech anyone? I feel like Georgia Tech is synonymous with international recruiting under their current coach.
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Post by ay2013 on Jan 12, 2024 12:52:32 GMT -5
I haven't watched the class of 2025 since last club season, and surely after this club season my opinions can change drastically. My general observations are that while Spears and Mullen are very good, they are over-hyped. As all around pins going to the usual prospect schools, I really like Vander Wal (Texas), Quest (Wisconsin), Demaria (Stanford), Kinney (Minnesota), Sigler (Nebraska) - all of these are better prospects than anyone in the 2024 class and, from what I've seen so far, the 2026 class too. But there are also some big time players that are being overlooked that I think will do big things for their teams very early on - Davis (BYU), Tindall (Purdue), Vinson (Indiana). I also think Lucy Chertock could be a POY type player in a mid-major conference. IMO the most intriguing player in the class is Musgrove. Not sure what her plan is at A&M, but I think she has a high ceiling to be a true 6-2 setter/hitter - not that garbage hybrid mediocrity we see from players these days like Fairbanks - but a true, elite, impact S/OH like Ashley Engle. Are you referring to them being better than the 24 pins or in general? The 24 MB class would have a lot to say about that . Better than the 24 pins, specifically. The 2025 pins are an exceptional class. I’d probably take somewhere between 7 or 8 pin prospects in the 2025 class before a 2024 pin. |
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Post by ay2013 on Jan 12, 2024 12:59:19 GMT -5
Are you referring to them being better than the 24 pins or in general? The 24 MB class would have a lot to say about that . Agreed. Both classes have fantastic setters but ‘25 pins are far superior to ‘24s. But the ‘24 middles are leaps ahead of the ‘25s. It all evens out. I also like 2025’s setters more than 2024. |
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Post by ay2013 on Feb 19, 2024 1:44:20 GMT -5
I'm not sure what Tenesyn Frye's recruitment was like, but she strikes me as a player who will have portal options to transfer to a bigger program than Houston.
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