Hoosier Bid Regionals: 17s Players We're Watching, Part 2

With 12 teams vying for three bids to GJNCs this summer, there are bound to be some available athletes at Capitol Sports Center in Plainfield, IN this weekend. Regardless of where they're from, there's plenty to watch. Here are five more athletes we're keeping an eye on that are still available to recruit.    Addy is a big and intimidating pin attacker from the South Bend area of northern Indiana. Currently seeing a lot of time on the right pin, Miss Stover could easily play either pin because of her size and high attack point. As a right side for NIVA 17 Black, she takes up tons of space on the block, can terminate regularly with a variety of shots (regardless of where the ball is set), and uses her athleticism to make positive movements on the court. Most of the available kids this big in this class are either (1) newborn giraffes, or (2) new to the game. In Addy's case, she's had plenty of experience, and probably just needs a little polishing through consistent training and play.     As a recent transfer from Circle City, this young lady travels a LONG way to get high-level training. Kenlee is the principal setter on TI's top 17s team, and her size and athleticism shine through when she's in charge. She's big enough to get the tight passes, athletic enough to get to out-of-system passes off of the net, and more than capable of running a faster-than-average offense for her hitters and the team's overall offensive system. She's a nice size for a mid-major Division I program, and could be a plug-and-play option for the class of '26 for anyone needing a solid, big and athletically sound setter.     A solid right side for TI's 17-2 squad, Olivia is a tall pin attacker with a high attack point. Although her attack touch isn't as high as some others, she doesn't put her squad into trouble by making errors---her attacks are calculated and score regularly when given the opportunity. Realistically, she might be more apt on the left pin because of her lift and ability to take on a ton of reps without error. I'd like to see a little higher jumping ability from her by the end of this club season, but that can be taken care of off the court in a weight room. Her on-court play is serviceable and consistent.     Explosive and springy, Rose has a live arm to go along with her active feet and jumping ability. As an athletic six-rotation option, Rose makes up for her height by out-jumping all blockers she goes against, all while hitting a heavy ball. She's also tough from the back row and service line, as she more than showcased this past fall at Franklin Community where other offensive options didn't exist. The natural athleticism looks smooth and balanced, and rarely does she put herself into a situation that causes multiple errors.     Playing a year up on Rev's 17-1 squad, Hayden is one of the heavier-hitting kids in the class of '27. Big and physical, she looks more and more like the Division I three-rotation pin attacker we've grown accustomed to seeing at the next level. I like the pace she puts on the ball, her broad shoulders on the block and her willingness to go for it, regardless of where the ball is set. With a no-nonsense attitude on the court, it's easy to see why Hayden is one of the top pin attackers in the class of '27.

With 12 teams vying for three bids to GJNCs this summer, there are bound to be some available athletes at Capitol Sports Center in Plainfield, IN this weekend. Regardless of where they're from, there's plenty to watch. Here are five more athletes we're keeping an eye on that are still available to recruit.