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Post by ay2013 on Mar 18, 2024 18:11:49 GMT -5
I guess it depends on your definition on what "break out" means. - Shroll was already one of the best libero's in the country last year, the mere fact that she doesn't break into the Nebraska/Texas echo chamber here on volleytalk doesn't negate what actual volleyball fans know about players. - Norah Sis was also already one of the best OH's in the country last year but I agree Martin could enter that discussion Players like Landfair, K. Martin, Babcock, and Colyer are returning former 1st/2nd All-Americans, I don't think that counts here as far as breakout is concerned. As for the rest of the players: - I feel like we are going to continue to see a 6-2 at A&M, but that doesn't mean Lednicky can't produce a ton of points as a 3 rotation player. - Taylor Anderson, maybe, but I think Big 10's setters are held to pretty high standards, and I dunno if she's going to crack into that elite setter discussion - Eve Wilson, depends... I think High Point goes 6-2 next year, their incoming setter is very solid - DeLeye I agree - Koenig/Head mmmm maybe. the OP said Franklin type so I think Shroll fits in that since they seemed to be looking for players that were good/great that become one of the best in the nation but I threw in a little of both. Shroll, Mimi, K Martin, Babcock, Sis, Lednicky and more are all already really good if not great, but I just think they’ll can go to being one of the best. Mimi fell off this past season, Babcock was elite but I didn’t view her as one of the absolute best players in the country where I think this season she absolutely could be. I name dropped Murray, Landfair, Koenig, and Head just talking about outside duos. I dont think any of the four are going to make some huge leap this season. B1G being harsh to setters is ironic… I dunno what Shroll could do to change perception of her - for example, I don't think she'll be an All American next year. Re the Big 10 and setters, my point more broadly is that the Big 10 is already widely considered the best volleyball conference, and the addition of strong west coast programs is only going to enhance that reputation. I'm not saying Anderson can't or won't be good, but that doesn't mean she'll do something to distinguish herself from the ten or so other Big 10 setters in a similar situation. The Big 10 setting pool is crowded. You have arguably the most steady setter on the best returning team (Reilly) probably leading the pack, arguably the most impactful returning player to play the setter position but on a middle Big 10 team (Haworth), and then tons of otherwise serviceable setters on quality teams angling for more attention - Shaffmaster (Minnesota), Anderson (as you mention for Purdue), Tuaninga (USC), Wilson (Washington), Tuman (Ohio State) and talented but unproven setters on otherwise loaded teams Starck (Penn State), Furbringer (Wisconsin, if they go back to a 5-1, which I question), Cline (Oregon). That's just a lot of mess to break through, and I have a hard time seeing any setter being a breakout star nationally if they can't even garner best in-conference accolades.
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Post by blackiechan1999 on Mar 18, 2024 18:16:32 GMT -5
I love TX fans hyping up their players but does the starting lib for the national champions count for this...? I see you and raise Mariana Singletary. I agree with this, but it's Marianna.
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Post by mop on Mar 18, 2024 18:20:49 GMT -5
Would love to see Wucherer breakout this year. She’ll have a much heavier load and needs to significantly improve her passing. Hard worker though, I believe she can do it - some bright spots last year for sure.
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Post by ay2013 on Mar 18, 2024 18:34:41 GMT -5
I feel like if we were to quantify what "breakout" means, it could be a bit more helpful. Like, who is going to be a first or second team All-American next year that otherwise hasn't been previously been named an All-American (team, not HM) in years past. On that list, I'd probably have:
Carlson - Texas Delye - Kentucky Oglivie - Stanford Case - Western Michigan Batenhorst - USC Tuaninga - USC Wucherer - Minnesota Livingston - BYU Ohwobete - Oregon Turner - Kansas Bertolino - Georgia Tech Chillingworth - Pepperdine Haworth - Indiana
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Post by ngc9494 on Mar 18, 2024 18:41:02 GMT -5
I feel like if we were to quantify what "breakout" means, it could be a bit more helpful. Like, who is going to be a first or second team All-American next year that otherwise hasn't been previously been named an All-American (team, not HM) in years past. On that list, I'd probably have: Carlson - Texas Delye - Kentucky Oglivie - Stanford Case - Western Michigan Batenhorst - USC Tuaninga - USC Wucherer - Minnesota Livingston - BYU Ohwobete - Oregon Turner - Kansas Bertolino - Georgia Tech Chillingworth - Pepperdine Haworth - Indiana Carlson has to win the starting spot first lol
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Post by uofaGRAD on Mar 18, 2024 18:52:15 GMT -5
the OP said Franklin type so I think Shroll fits in that since they seemed to be looking for players that were good/great that become one of the best in the nation but I threw in a little of both. Shroll, Mimi, K Martin, Babcock, Sis, Lednicky and more are all already really good if not great, but I just think they’ll can go to being one of the best. Mimi fell off this past season, Babcock was elite but I didn’t view her as one of the absolute best players in the country where I think this season she absolutely could be. I name dropped Murray, Landfair, Koenig, and Head just talking about outside duos. I dont think any of the four are going to make some huge leap this season. B1G being harsh to setters is ironic… IDK, for Colyer and Landfair, I tend to think that being named NFOY and B1G POY means you already had a breakout season where everyone sat up and took notice... Harper, Landfair, Koenig, and Head were not supposed to be part of my picks. just other outside duos that compete with Sis/Martin
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Post by vbnerd on Mar 18, 2024 19:26:19 GMT -5
I think the SEC will have more trouble with Texas than Texas will have figuring out the SEC. Singletary is a good pick.
I think the Big 12 will have more trouble with the Pac 12 escapees that the Pac 12 escapees will have with the Big 12. Lauren Jardine could have a big year.
I think Stanford is going to rough up the ACC next year. I'd say maybe Jordyn Harvey or whoever ends up replacing Kipp.
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Post by chatchu-off moksri on Mar 18, 2024 19:38:26 GMT -5
these players might not have Sarah Franklin levels of improvement (because her improvement from last season to this past season was insane) but I think these could be some names to look out for:
Ana Burilovic- Colorado Callie Bauer- WKU Caylen Alexander- Hawaii Grace Lopez and Ariana Rodriguez- Miami Ayah Elnady- Kansas Melanie Parra- TCU Aubrey Hamilton- Marquette Malaya Jones- CSU Paige Bartsch- Boise State Dionii Fraga- Fresno State Romani Thurman- Arkansas Jurnee Robinson- LSU
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Post by katn on Mar 18, 2024 19:58:07 GMT -5
I love TX fans hyping up their players but does the starting lib for the national champions count for this...? I see you and raise Marianna Singletary. mari mfing singletary LFG
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Post by anOPINionATEDbeACH(hookemboo) on Mar 18, 2024 20:37:12 GMT -5
Def Marianna Singletary, anybody playing Texas is not gonna be ready for that arm lol.
Also Reese Robins, breakout season!! I remember saying last year I wouldn't have been shocked if she had beaten Aiko out for opposite. 🤷♀️
Bre Kelly should also be back and ready to claim her spot as one of the top middles again.
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Post by bruinsgold on Mar 18, 2024 20:42:44 GMT -5
Def Marianna Singletary, anybody playing Texas is not gonna be ready for that arm lol. Also Reese Robins, breakout season!! I remember saying last year I wouldn't have been shocked if she had beaten Aiko out for opposite. 🤷♀️ Bre Kelly should also be back and ready to claim her spot as one of the top middles again. Ummm Robins has to beat out Maldonado first, no?
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Post by tablealgebra on Mar 18, 2024 20:44:54 GMT -5
I feel like if we were to quantify what "breakout" means, it could be a bit more helpful. Like, who is going to be a first or second team All-American next year that otherwise hasn't been previously been named an All-American (team, not HM) in years past. On that list, I'd probably have: Carlson - Texas Delye - Kentucky Oglivie - Stanford Case - Western Michigan Batenhorst - USC Tuaninga - USC Wucherer - Minnesota Livingston - BYU Ohwobete - Oregon Turner - Kansas Bertolino - Georgia Tech Chillingworth - Pepperdine Haworth - Indiana I'd find it much more interesting searching for this up above - the next Melanie Parra (relative unknown to 1st team AA - and yes, Parra's serve was known but does that count?) instead of the next Franklin (3rd team AA who probably should have been 2nd, to NPOY who probably should have been 2nd). And I'm so here for the Batenhorst ascension - if she gets to USC and just starts ripping balls instead of playing worried, it could happen, and wouldn't that be great?
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Post by haterade on Mar 18, 2024 20:48:03 GMT -5
As much as it pains me to say it…
Charlie Fuerbringer - B1G Freshman of the year and 3rd team AA.
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Post by Friday on Mar 18, 2024 20:48:29 GMT -5
I'm going to throw in Hayden Kubik at Tennessee. She has an AA setter putting her in a position to shine. Finally out of the shadows of the Cornhusker pins and I think she will step up and show what made her one of the top c/o 2022 pins.
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Post by ilalum92 on Mar 19, 2024 0:13:48 GMT -5
Having added some passing and defense, 2024 is going to be the Reign of Terror @ ILL.
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