Future Volleyball Stars to Watch in 2028

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Rankings for the 2028 class have been released, highlighting some of the outside prospects in the class who have a lot of potential and are expected to increase their rankings throughout their playing careers. Here are six of my favorite outsides, ranked from 89 to 140.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["729521"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68373befe06f9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The coach's kid had an outstanding freshman campaign for Strafford, finishing with over 200 kills. For [program_tooltip program_id='490801' first='Missouri' last='Juniors'] 417 15 Elite, Blair moved to the opposite pin, and her play took off. A great attacker on the right side allowed her to use her 5'10” frame to be a big-time blocker and a great out-of-system attacker. Volleyball is in her blood, and her potential isn't even at 50% of what she will become.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["698690"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68373befe0797"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An athlete who performs at a high level in volleyball, basketball, and track. Tatum finished her first season at Mid-Buchanan with the school record for kills in a single season, with 397, earning all-conference and all-district honors. She uses her high volleyball IQ and athleticism to score at will. Tatum has all the tools needed to play at the next level, no matter what sport she chooses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["676737"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68373befe0812"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Violet will be one of the top three attackers returning this fall for the West Plains Zizzers as she put down 131 kills. At 5'10”, she has nice height along with her athleticism. Violet will turn into a great volleyball player and can play on either side—another player who comes from a volleyball pedigree.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["729515"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68373befe088c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Isabelle is one player who will increase her ranking over the next few seasons. She finished second on her MICDS team in kills and helped guide her team to the school's first-ever district title. Izzy finished the season with 288 kills and finished in the top three in digs and serve receive. Izzy had a great club season playing with HPSTL 15 Orange.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["730111"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68373befe08fc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In Sophie's first season with Cape Notre Dame, the newbie started varsity in both volleyball and basketball. As a six-rotation outside hitter for the Bulldogs, Sophie was key to the team's success, finishing the season with 178 kills and 123 digs. Sophie will return in the fall as one of the top three attackers. Sophie has excellent ball control and is one of the top terminators who should develop into a solid next-level player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["773648"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68373befe096f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ryan became a force for Troy this past season, finishing as one of the top attackers. The 5'9” outside was an academic all-state as a freshman. Ryan plays with passion on the left pin, can play as opposite when needed, and can terminate on either pin. A significant vertical and longwing span allows her to hit over the blockers and has a great sharp crosscourt swing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->