2025 Rankings: Five Stock Risers

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["501655"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":758185,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-67cf1c242234b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bradley has some special qualities that have garnered a lot of attention. At 6'4, she has some of the best length in Ohio in combination with her elite-level athleticism. Although her volleyball tools still present some raw qualities, she has a high ceiling given her physical tools and quick rate of improvement. She is the best kind of project for a coach given that there is room to grow in a way that the gains are very tangible and should help fuel her continued commitment and effort to her progress.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["445133"],"_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-67cf1c24223bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The stock rise for the 6'0 Burkey is due to what she has displayed during recent opportunities to watch her compete with her Premier team. She has a full range of skills to contribute in her ball control and defense and in her terminal abilities with her arm. When her feet get to the ball on time she can drive the ball well with good power and control to attack the space she sees in front of her. Her mechanics in the passing game along with the range she can develop defensively contribute to her being a well-rounded prospect and are core reasons for her big move in the rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["152040"],"_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-67cf1c242240b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Kent State commit will be a great addition to their offensive arsenal with what she can do in the air with her arm. At 6'0, she is fluid in her mechanics to maximize her touch point and get ahold of the ball with big impact. Her best season for Bishop Watterson was this past fall as she finished her high school career with nearly 500 total kills, half of those earned in 2024, which is a big reason for her stock elevation. She has developed a full-range of offense at the left pin, which creates a lot of potential to score a lot at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["218156"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":758181,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-67cf1c242245f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith is so impressive athletically. She makes a big leap in this rankings cycle as I've watched her more over the past several months including her final high school season with SJA. She averaged nearly four kills per set to lead their offense as she teamed with our #1 top-prospect in this 2025 class to lead SJA to a state runner-up finish in DI. She is a high flyer and has great arm control, which is super exciting for her future at East Tennessee State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["227277"],"_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-67cf1c24224a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dykes (*pictured) has a high ceiling that I feel she is just tapping into as she winds down her prep career and prepares for the next the level. She is committed to Austin Peay State and takes with her great athleticism and a high touch point. At 6'2, she is becoming more and more comfortable taking big swings at the left side pin. Her ability to elevate and contact high are signs she has a lot of success ahead of her. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->