Nebraska’s Late-Season Stock Risers: 2027 Liberos

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Why not finish our run of liberos?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few days, our late-season stock riser series has honed in on the backcourt. We've had <a href="https://prepdig.com/2024/05/nebraskas-late-season-stock-risers-2025-liberos/">2025</a> and <a href="https://prepdig.com/2024/05/nebraskas-late-season-stock-risers-2026-liberos/">2026</a> defenders in the spotlight as we look for Nebraska athletes who gained momentum during the late-season. Let's complete the trilogy with the 2027s.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Future defensive stars can be found below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["458164"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"We're used to seeing defensive stars suit up for [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last='']. Lottman is the next in line from the Class of 2027, and her 15s season has been something to behold. She helped 15 Elite secure an early Open bid at MEQ. The fun didn't stop there as Lottman's lockdown defense was the key to another podium finish at the Show Me Qualifier. 15 Elite conquered these events through quick pace and precise offense, but none of that is possible without some help from the back row. Lottman takes care of those duties.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["458162"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"McLeay is part of Premier 15 Gold's multi-talented defensive group that we've highlighted throughout the season. She has seen prior stints at the outside hitter spot but has primarily anchored the libero position for 15 Gold. This stacked Premier squad is u0022double qualifiedu0022 in the Open division, and that feat doesn't happen without some stellar first contacts along the end line. McLeay has done her part as the defensive commander and will keep progressing as we look toward Vegas.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["458186"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Schroeder keeps staking her claim as one of Nebraska's top defenders in the Class of 2027. She announced her presence right away as Nebraska Elite 15 Revolution claimed its Open bid through January's Northern Lights Qualifier. This feature is about late-season surges, of course, and Schroeder hasn't slowed down since that early triumph. The Bennington prep star makes tough defensive plays look effortless. It's a sign of Schroeder's ability to read opposing attackers and fill in any seams on the court. Nebraska's Open-qualified trio in the 15s age group will be quite a spectacle at GJNC.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["521310"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Lindauer has backed up her recent addition to the Nebraska 2027 watch list. 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Monjarez-Palermo has been a trendsetter for the club's 2027 class and led the team's back row for most of the 2024 campaign. Her soft platform can generate perfect transition digs on hard-driven balls, giving 15 Alpha a chance to capitalize. Keep an eye on Monjarez-Palermo even if she doesn't get the first contact, as her bump setting has progressed into a reliable asset.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["521256"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"[program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] gets back on the board with another DS we'll see in Vegas. Quinn can be a head-turning defensive player no matter where she slots into the [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] 15 Black rotation. She readily dons the libero jersey and brings a stabilizing presence to VCN's passing pattern. Even if Quinn is just playing three rotations across the end line, her relentless pursuit provides a huge boost to the rest of her team. Any role will do.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["458188"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"Premier Nebraska 15 Black's dominance has been well documented. It started at NLQ and carried right into April's Show Me Qualifier. 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