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<p>June 15 is one of the biggest dates on the volleyball recruiting calendar, marking the first opportunity for many NCAA Division I coaches to directly communicate with rising juniors. For defensive specialists and liberos, it can be the start of a recruiting journey that accelerates quickly.</p>
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<p>While outside hitters and middles often receive much of the attention, college coaches know that elite ball control wins matches. A dependable libero can stabilize serve receive, extend rallies, elevate team defense, and allow offenses to operate at their highest level. The best liberos impact every set without ever recording a kill.</p>
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<p>Nevada continues to produce a deep pool of talented defensive specialists and liberos, giving college coaches plenty of options to evaluate. From high-level club performers to under-the-radar defenders who consistently make plays, the Silver State has become a strong source of backcourt talent.</p>
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<p><strong>Here are some of the Nevada liberos and defensive specialists who should be on college coaches' radar as the recruiting contact period begins.</strong></p>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='538649' first='Claire' last='Hermono']</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='548053' first='Isabella' last='Harmon']</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='556995' first='Ava' last='Alvaro']</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='563104' first='Isabella' last='Miniano']</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='784297' first='Alyson' last='Dominguez']</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='739477' first='Adryanna' last='Le']</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='584024' first='Sedona' last='Norton']</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='781603' first='Ava' last='Neubauer']</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='708677' first='Samaya' last='Bryant']</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='557440' first='Meadow' last='Asuncion']</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='550905' first='Jazlyn' last='Molino']</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='762292' first='Sienna' last='Matney']</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='720312' first='Mckenzy' last='Duszak']</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='990506' first='Bristol' last='Lammers']</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='762285' first='Mya' last='Patel']</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='564972' first='Nevaeh' last='Conway']</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='550876' first='Lillie' last='Hedlund']</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='889146' first='Sophia' last='Giacalone']</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='931031' first='Izzy' last='Kirby']</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='794302' first='Halei' last='Aikau']</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='766790' first='Isla' last='Laliotis']</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='880287' first='Alexa' last='Flores']</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='951902' first='Jaelyn' last='Goins']</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='721599' first='Alexis' last='Pavlovich']</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='768533' first='Lillian' last='Hysell']</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='784834' first='Kylie' last='Marie Martinez']</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='784547' first='Mya' last='Mcmillen']</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='549484' first='Dru' last='Dunlap']</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='750724' first='Daniella' last='Tapia']</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Not on the list? Doesn't mean a thing...</h2>
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<p>As always, being left off a contact list is not a reflection of a player's future recruiting success. Nevada's 2028 class features far more talented liberos and defensive specialists than could fit into a single article. Recruiting is a constantly evolving process, and players continue to develop, improve, and create new opportunities for themselves every season. College coaches evaluate much more than rankings or lists—they look for consistency, work ethic, coachability, competitiveness, and the ability to impact winning. Keep working, keep improving, and continue putting yourself in positions to be seen. The next breakthrough could be just around the corner.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">What you can do for more exposure </span></strong></p>
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<li>Posting current film and accomplishments</li>
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<li>Building a strong social media presence that reflects who you are as an athlete and teammate</li>
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<li>Competing consistently when evaluators are watching</li>
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<li>Attend camps and clinics</li>
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<li>Attend showcases (i.e. Prepdig Stockup Showcase is coming up 8/8/26 - <a href="https://events.prepdig.com/e/2291/register/nevada-stock-up-showcase" id="https://events.prepdig.com/e/2291/register/nevada-stock-up-showcase"><strong>Register Here</strong></a>. Use code: <strong>Kantessabryantmiller10</strong> at checkout)</li>
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June 15 is one of the biggest dates on the volleyball recruiting calendar, marking the first opportunity for many NCAA Division I coaches to directly communicate with rising juniors. For defensive specialists and liberos, it can be the start of a recruiting journey that accelerates quickly.
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