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<p>The Big 12 has been wild to say the least. Last year Arizona State took home the title going 17-1, however as a conference they were able to get nine teams into the tournament. The same can be said when it comes to recruiting as there is balance throughout the league with teams picking up big commits. </p>
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<p>Matt Ullmer wasted no time in getting some top athletes to Kansas where they are bringing in one of the top setters in the country in Marissa Jones along with Lila Crowder out of Texas and Lila Green from California. Jones has spent time for the USAV Youth National Team and is the type of player who can elevate a program. She has the length and athleticism to compete at a high level while also bringing in other top recruits in future classes. </p>
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<p>Iowa State has cashed in on the top instate prospects. They are bringing in three of the top four prospects in the state with Logan Vogt, Sophia Austen, and Piper Ladwig. Vogt and Ladwig play for Iowa PowerPlex out of the Des Moines area and they also won a state title together for Waukee Northwest High School in Iowa's largest class. Sophia Austen is a six rotation outside hitter who has a knack for scoring points out of Iowa City West. </p>
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<p>This is a big time class for TCU with Piper Chylinski, Lexi Martin, and Kristen Sheehy. Piper Chylinski is a 6'3 setter who brings a level of athleticism and physicality that changes the game. She is another athlete who can bring in other big attackers in future recruiting classes and even the transfer portal. </p>
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<p>Keep an eye on Central Florida. Head Coach Matt Botsford who built quite a powerhouse at Florida Gulf Coast will be entering his second year at UCF. He already doubled their wins in the conference play and will bring in two nationally ranked players in Annabelle Schembra who plays for Circle City out of Indianapolis and an electric pin in Jaylynn Carter.</p>
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<p><strong>Arizona</strong></p>
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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Rank</td><td>Name</td><td>State</td><td>Position</td><td>High School</td><td>Club</td><td>Committed</td></tr><tr><td>21</td><td>Asia Udo-Ema</td><td>California</td><td>OH/RS</td><td>Corona Centennial</td><td>Forza1 CA</td><td>Arizona</td></tr><tr><td>58</td><td>Tinsley Welker-Brown</td><td>Texas</td><td>S</td><td>Fort Bend Austin</td><td>Houston Skyline</td><td>Arizona</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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<p><strong>Arizona State</strong></p>
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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Rank</td><td>Name</td><td>State</td><td>Position</td><td>High School</td><td>Club</td><td>Committed</td></tr><tr><td>129</td><td>Kacie Schulte</td><td>Minnesota</td><td>RS/OH</td><td>Maple Grove</td><td>MN Select</td><td>Arizona State</td></tr><tr><td>136</td><td>Isabell Scheuch</td><td>Minnesota</td><td>MB</td><td>Howard Lake</td><td>MN Select</td><td>Arizona State</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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<p><strong>Baylor</strong></p>
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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Rank</td><td>Name</td><td>State</td><td>Position</td><td>High School</td><td>Club</td><td>Committed</td></tr><tr><td>37</td><td>Jaycee Mack</td><td>California</td><td>OH</td><td>Torrey Pines</td><td>Wave Volleyball Club</td><td>Baylor</td></tr><tr><td>39</td><td>Sophia Puleo</td><td>Florida</td><td>OH/RS</td><td>Academy of the Holy Names</td><td>OTVA FL</td><td>Baylor</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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<p><strong>BYU </strong></p>
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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Rank</td><td>Name</td><td>State</td><td>Position</td><td>High School</td><td>Club</td><td>Committed</td></tr><tr><td>128</td><td>Aubrey Burns</td><td>Arizona</td><td>DS/L</td><td>Millennium</td><td>Az Sky Volleyball Club</td><td>BYU</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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<p><strong>Central Florida</strong></p>
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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Rank</td><td>Name</td><td>State</td><td>Position</td><td>High School</td><td>Club</td><td>Committed</td></tr><tr><td>114</td><td>Anabelle Schembra</td><td>Indiana</td><td>S</td><td>Center Grove</td><td>CIRCLE CITY VBC</td><td>Central Florida</td></tr><tr><td>135</td><td>Jaylynn Carter</td><td>North Carolina</td><td>OH</td><td>Cuthbertson</td><td>Carolina Union CUVC</td><td>Central Florida</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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<p><strong>Colorado</strong></p>
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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Rank</td><td>Name</td><td>State</td><td>Position</td><td>High School</td><td>Club</td><td>Committed</td></tr><tr><td>74</td><td>Aspen Brown</td><td>Texas</td><td>RS</td><td>Shadow Creeksc</td><td>Houston Skyline</td><td>Colorado</td></tr><tr><td>152</td><td>Grace Pinegar</td><td>Texas</td><td>OH</td><td>Flower Mound</td><td></td><td>Colorado</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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<p><strong>Iowa State</strong></p>
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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Rank</td><td>Name</td><td>State</td><td>Position</td><td>High School</td><td>Club</td><td>Committed</td></tr><tr><td>99</td><td>Logan Vogt</td><td>Iowa</td><td>OH</td><td>Waukee Northwest</td><td>Iowa Power Plex</td><td>Iowa State</td></tr><tr><td>104</td><td>Sophia Austen</td><td>Iowa</td><td>OH</td><td>Iowa City West</td><td>Iowa United</td><td>Iowa State</td></tr><tr><td>171</td><td>Piper Ladwig</td><td>Iowa</td><td>RS</td><td>Waukee Northwest</td><td>Iowa Power Plex</td><td>Iowa State</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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<p><strong>Kansas</strong> </p>
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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Rank</td><td>Name</td><td>State</td><td>Position</td><td>High School</td><td>Club</td><td>Committed</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Marissa Jones</td><td>Georgia</td><td>S</td><td>Woodward Academy</td><td>A5 Mizuno Volleyball Club</td><td>Kansas</td></tr><tr><td>57</td><td>Lyla Crowder</td><td>Texas</td><td>MB</td><td>Frisco Lone Star</td><td>1United</td><td>Kansas</td></tr><tr><td>88</td><td>Lila Green</td><td>California</td><td>DS/L</td><td>Torrey Pines</td><td>Wave Volleyball Club</td><td>Kansas</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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<p><strong>TCU </strong></p>
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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Rank</td><td>Name</td><td>State</td><td>Position</td><td>High School</td><td>Club</td><td>Committed</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>Piper Chylinski</td><td>California</td><td>S</td><td>Mayfield</td><td>City Volleyball Club</td><td>TCU</td></tr><tr><td>61</td><td>Lexi Martin</td><td>Texas</td><td>OH</td><td>V.R. Eaton</td><td>Texas Advantage</td><td>TCU</td></tr><tr><td>93</td><td>Kristen Sheehy</td><td>Arizona</td><td>MB/RS</td><td>Sandra Day O'Connor</td><td>AZ Rev</td><td>TCU</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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<p><strong>Texas Tech</strong></p>
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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Rank</td><td>Name</td><td>State</td><td>Position</td><td>High School</td><td>Club</td><td>Committed</td></tr><tr><td>175</td><td>Landry Roberts</td><td>Colorado</td><td>OH</td><td>Cheyenne Mountain</td><td>Colorado Juniors</td><td>Texas Tech</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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The Big 12 has been wild to say the least. Last year Arizona State took home the title going 17-1, however as a conference they were able to get nine teams into the tournament. The same can be said when it comes to recruiting as there is balance throughout the league with teams picking up big commits.
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