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Post by herecomesthebusboom on Jun 19, 2024 15:13:39 GMT -5
And I really thought PK had like 2 more years.. ā¹ļø While itās nice to be returning most of our starters, 2024 is then going to be a roughhhhh year for graduation. Weāre losing DeBeer, Luper, Kong, Maldonado Diaz, and Scott. Ouch. 2025 will be an interesting year for new players to rise to the occasion.
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Post by choopachoops on Jun 19, 2024 23:33:23 GMT -5
I just donāt see how Robins doesnāt start after popping off like that during the tournament. I donāt think we would have made as deep of a run without her. I get people like Sofia but it remains to be seen how well she can integrate with Louisvilleās style of play. Robins has been training and connecting with both Glock and Cabello for much longer. Sofia is undoubtedly a great versatile player that adds much-needed depth, but Iām not yet convinced that sheās better than Robins, who has been a powerhouse. Iām hoping both of them together will push each other in the gym to be even greater. Having two strong opposites is a good problem to have. Time will tell I suppose. Reese is better defensively, Diaz is better offensively, what does Louisville need the most this year? Depending on how thibgs play out this fall. the one that is more needed will be chosen, i do see both being utilized on and off. I think the competiton will play out still during the season
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Post by herecomesthebusboom on Jun 20, 2024 11:04:36 GMT -5
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Post by choopachoops on Jun 20, 2024 14:12:46 GMT -5
I donāt k is how to feel about it tbh!
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Post by volley4ever on Jun 20, 2024 14:32:29 GMT -5
I really like it! I the edge being black pops out a lot more than the red did. I also love the big cardinal in the middle!
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Post by herecomesthebusboom on Jun 20, 2024 14:55:31 GMT -5
I really like it! I the edge being black pops out a lot more than the red did. I also love the big cardinal in the middle! I agree about the black borders that will look sharp (and be really helpful for in/out calls lol)
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Post by volley4ever on Jun 21, 2024 15:46:05 GMT -5
Louisville with another 2026 commit. Any idea who this one might be?
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Post by choopachoops on Jun 21, 2024 17:31:05 GMT -5
Louisville with another 2026 commit. Any idea who this one might be? This is going to be a Pin hitter for sure! or libero cause DBK canāt go a year without recruiting one even she already has more than enough lol Outside or Opposite, positive it should be an opposite. VBA teased it could be a low ranked athlete so iām hoping itās Gray. She can hit both sides very well.
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Post by USCāš¼ on Jun 21, 2024 17:34:11 GMT -5
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Post by choopachoops on Jun 21, 2024 17:37:59 GMT -5
Just watched her highlights, yeah i want her on our side please! amazing get
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Post by herecomesthebusboom on Jun 21, 2024 20:51:20 GMT -5
With Bailey and Streckerās commitments, we now have 4 MBās for 2025 and then when Cresse and Sherman graduate we reload to 4 again in 2026.
I wonder if thereās a plan to cross-train one of these middles as an opposite like we did with Robins?
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Post by stanfordvb on Jun 21, 2024 22:14:45 GMT -5
Louisville with another 2026 commit. Any idea who this one might be? This is going to be a Pin hitter for sure! VBA teased it could be a low ranked athlete so iām hoping itās Gray. well... And the second part??? could you define your interpretation of low-ranked for me lol? Imo and id imagine others as well, gray is not a low-ranked or under the radar player... at all
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Post by choopachoops on Jun 22, 2024 4:11:50 GMT -5
This is going to be a Pin hitter for sure! VBA teased it could be a low ranked athlete so iām hoping itās Gray. well... And the second part??? could you define your interpretation of low-ranked for me lol? Imo and id imagine others as well, gray is not a low-ranked or under the radar player... at all I though she was like arounf the 50 mark thats what i mean, she plays like a top 20 Overall recruit to me and she is a 3 star athlete according to VBrecruiter those are usually under 50 to 80
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Post by choopachoops on Jun 22, 2024 4:16:17 GMT -5
With Bailey and Streckerās commitments, we now have 4 MBās for 2025 and then when Cresse and Sherman graduate we reload to 4 again in 2026. I wonder if thereās a plan to cross-train one of these middles as an opposite like we did with Robins? Doesnt Cresse graduate in 2025, and Sherman graduate in 2026? she redshirted in 2022 according to her Bio "2022: Hannah redshirted the 2022 season." according to thier website, she did not play even once. So that would be Sherman, Kaylssa, Makun, Bailey and Strecker, 5 MB in 2026 oh lord thats a lot. I feel like with how close 2025 and 2026 recruits have with eligibilty, one or more may transfer DBK should not be recruiting any MBs for 2027 pls
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Post by choopachoops on Jun 22, 2024 5:36:09 GMT -5
With Bailey and Streckerās commitments, we now have 4 MBās for 2025 and then when Cresse and Sherman graduate we reload to 4 again in 2026. I wonder if thereās a plan to cross-train one of these middles as an opposite like we did with Robins? Doesnt Cresse graduate in 2025, and Sherman graduate in 2026? she redshirted in 2022 according to her Bio "2022: Hannah redshirted the 2022 season." according to thier website, she did not play even once. So that would be Sherman, Kaylssa, Makun, Bailey and Strecker, 5 MB in 2026 oh lord thats a lot. I feel like with how close 2025 and 2026 recruits have with eligibilty, one or more may transfer DBK should not be recruiting any MBs for 2027 pls A 5 minute read: Its a lot of writing so you can skip the reasons part if u like Out of boredom this is my extremely early 2025 and 2026 line up from what i have seen from them so far since UofL will be graduating a lot of athletes. Louisville will be a very young team for at least 2 years so this is what my early line up looks like and reasons (without transfers/ future 2026 incoming recruits/injuries/redshirts) 2025: starting off easy Setter: Nayelis Cabello - Even if it is likely that Glock will continue to be the starting setter, Cabello is just right there with her and honestluy will not be surprised of she could still beat Glock out for it, now imagine a whole year and a half later since cabello trained spring; she could easily beat glock out in 2025 given that she is already a stellar athletic athlete. Opposite/Right Side: Reese Robins - I mean duhh, after her performance last year, always came through for the Cards when they needed her most. No further explanation needed Middle Blocker: Cara Cresse - She is already representing internationally after only starting one season which is a great achivement for her, obviously one of the best MBs in the country right now and i do not see her going back to the bench ever. Middle Blocker: Sherman/Makun - Okay so this is where it gets tough, you see sherman is more of a Middle "Hitter" than a Middle "Blocker" - she has a great arm swing but can she block? i think she can but it needs some improvment if shes gonna replace PK cause PK was a blocking cinic for Louisville. Makun is a great blocker and hitter and if she has the full package we could likely see Sherman in the portal this December or April 2025. Kalyssa will likely redshirt i think she needs more training. But Sherman has improved a lot she could easily be a great blocker in 2025 with more practice. Outside Hitter: Alanna Bankston/Ava Utterback: Judging by spring play, i think Bankston is their most improved player, shes got a good arm swing and shes the tallest at 6'1, but Utterback has the best arm swing out of all the outsides, though Utterback is undersized i think her vertical is insane and her serve is INSANE, should give us an answer for serving tough against Pitt in 2024 just like how Pitt has Babcock. Utterback was better in High School than Bankston was, Utterback is also a phenomenal passer and defender. She can also block we saw at the UK game in April, so with one more year of practice, Utterback could give her a run for her money. I dont have enough strong points to decide on OH1 but passing and experience could be the make or break which gives Utterback or Bankston the chance Outisde Hitter: Payton Peterson: I dont know why but i really do not see her on the bench, i just dont, she could even start this year if she could but she will not be bench in 2025, I dont know why but i just see her being the second outside, weve seen her highlights, UA Next and achievements, and Chloe Meester wont be starting over her for sure. Havent seem much of Payton with the team like we have seen with Utterback and Alanna so things can change. Libero: Hannah Kenny/Samantha/Schrand/: This is going to be a really, really tough competition, but I think the libero will most likely be Hanna Kenny. I mean, she can do it all. She can set really, really well, hit, and block. Despite being just 5'7", she is so fast and all over the place. There aren't a lot of libero highlights, but when you see her style of play, that's a future star libero right there. Her versatility gives her the edge. However, Schrand has got experience, but if she does not step up her passing game, she will be stuck as a defensive specialist (DS) again or even benched, because more liberos are coming in. But she has great defense; no denying that. If she improves her passing, I could see her being the libero. Sam though, DBK gave her a lot of praise that she didnt mention about her other liberos. " She is an elite backrow player and they see her helping in a number of ways" versatility is always what keeps Louisville on top and if she has these traits i can see her being the libero as well or at least DS. Schrand and Kamden are eqaul defense wise. DS: Hannah Kenny/Samantha/Schrand/Drapp: It gonna be between these 3 again and maybe Drapp would likely be serving specialist, shes an great defender but okay passer. Urban still can not pass well enough from what i have seen so far. I do not see us having 2 six roation Outsides in 2024, at least one will be 6.RO so there would likely be 2 defensive specialists. One of the DSs will for sure be Samantha and that is if she is not a Libero. This depends on who wins the Libero jersey. Conclusions: However i do think finding a replacement for Debeer would liley lead to the portal instead of reccruit, she did this with Dilfer, Lazzaro Chausee, Aiko, she will most definitely be doing this with Debeer and maybe Scott but i think the black Jersey will be going to Kenny or any of the recruits. The portal will be tempting for the staff when it comes to Libero, there seem to be great and big name liberos in the portal each year so lets see. However i do think they have more tham enough to decide from. For outsides i do not mind a transfer unless these 4 can shock us even more or at least match Anna's Caliber.
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