At 6’2″ and already committed to UConn, Courtney Grayson Courtney Grayson 6'2" | MB IMG Academy | 2026 State FL is one of the most decorated and physically imposing middle blockers in the 18 Open division — and watching her at NEQ Weekend 1 made it clear she has earned every bit of that reputation.

Grayson is a genuine two-way weapon at the net. Her length and timing make her a disruptive force as a blocker, and her efficiency through the middle puts consistent pressure on opposing defenses in a way that very few middles at this level can. She doesn’t need to do anything flashy — she just executes at a high level, every single time.

What stands out most is how much she elevates the players around her. For a program like IMG Academy , having a middle blocker of her caliber anchoring the front row changes the entire dynamic of how opponents have to approach the game.

A 3x Player of the Week nominee, 2x First Team All-District, 2x First Team All-Metro, and AVCA All-Region honoree, the résumé already speaks for itself. But if you haven’t seen her play in person yet, Reno is going to be a great opportunity to watch one of the best middles in her class do what she does best.

Next is Courtney Grayson Courtney Grayson 6'2" | MB IMG Academy | 2026 State FL (6’2, MB), a middle who thrives off precision. Her rise comes from her ability to read setters, time her jumps, and take away hitting lanes using smart angles rather than just raw height. Grayson doesn’t chase unnecessary blocks; instead, she stays disciplined, pressing over the net with intent.

Offensively, she runs quick patterns with clean footwork and has become reliable on slides, quicks, and tempo-driven sets. Her steady improvement is a big reason she’s now locked into the Top 25 conversation, especially among middles who rely not only on power, but on technique and game IQ.~Sophia Jeanpierre @prepdig_fl

Standing tall at 6’2″, Courtney Grayson Courtney Grayson 6'2" | MB IMG Academy | 2026 State FL was a dominant presence at the net. Her mastery of closing blocks outside her frame made her a true “KONG” in the middle. Opponents were forced to adjust their game plans, pulling their attackers further off the net to avoid her extended reach and powerful blocking capabilities.