Colorado Volleyball: Big-Time Commitments in the Class of 2028

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The commitment news keeps rolling in for Colorado's Class of 2028, and this latest group gives us even more to celebrate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>College commitments are exciting because of the school name attached to them, but they also tell the story of years of work behind the scenes. They reflect early mornings, long tournament weekends, extra reps, and the kind of consistency that keeps paying off over time. For this class, that momentum is only continuing to build.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Colorado's 2028 group has already shown plenty of talent, and now the commitment board is starting to reflect it. This is not the end of the list by any means. Instead, it is another checkpoint for a class that continues to make noise and create opportunities at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a look at the latest Class of 2028 athletes to announce their college decisions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Norah Hollis, UCLA</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":1000014,"_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-6a3dabb723c14"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Norah Hollis is headed to UCLA, and it is easy to see why a program of that caliber would want her in the gym. She has put herself in this position through consistent work, strong play, and the ability to stand out in big moments. Furthermore, commitments like this do not happen by accident. They come from an athlete building trust in her game over time and continuing to improve against strong competition. Hollis earning a spot with the Bruins is a huge accomplishment and a well-deserved one.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Makenzie Pears, Clemson</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["827258"],"_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-6a3dabb723c55"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Makenzie Pears' commitment to Clemson is another exciting moment for the Class of 2028. Earning an opportunity at the Power Four level speaks to the amount of time, discipline, and development that has gone into her game already. Additionally, it reflects the confidence Clemson has in what she can become over the next several years. Pears has clearly put in the work, and this commitment feels like a reward for the steady investment she has made in her game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Reese Millar, Texas Tech</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["532672"],"_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-6a3dabb723c78"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reese Millar is off to Texas Tech, and that commitment says a lot about both her talent and her trajectory. Players do not land at programs like Texas Tech without a strong foundation of hard work and the willingness to compete every time they step on the court. Moreover, earning a commitment this early is often the result of consistency over time, not just one good weekend. Millar has clearly built something coaches believe in, and this next step is a major one.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Olivia Pitts, Mississippi State</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":1000015,"_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-6a3dabb723c98"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Olivia Pitts' commitment to Mississippi State adds another big-time destination to this growing list. It is always exciting to see an athlete's work start turning into real opportunities, especially when that work has been built over time. Pitts has earned the chance to take her game to the SEC, and that reflects both her dedication and the progress she has made already. This is a huge moment, and one that should have plenty of people in her corner celebrating.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Kylee Mayes, Wyoming</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["808878"],"_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-6a3dabb723cbb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kylee Mayes heading to Wyoming is such a fun commitment for Colorado volleyball. Defensive specialists and back-row players work incredibly hard for these moments, and it is always exciting to see that work rewarded at the next level. In addition, commitments like this speak to consistency, trust, and the ability to make an impact in ways that may not always grab the biggest headlines. Mayes has earned this one, and Wyoming is getting a competitor who has clearly put in the work.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">More Commitment News to Come</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is another exciting step for the Class of 2028, and it likely will not be the last.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As more athletes continue to develop, compete, and earn opportunities, expect the commitment list to keep growing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Congratulations to Norah Hollis, Makenzie Pears, Reese Millar, Liv Pitts, and Kylee Mayes on their commitments. Each one represents a huge accomplishment and another exciting sign of what this Colorado class is building.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->