Playmaker Series: Setters Running the Offense

Playmaker: an offensive player who executes plays that are designed to put one or more teammates in a position to score. The setters play a crucial role as they orchestrate the tempo and flow in which their team functions. Every setter featured on this list commands their offenses with confidence and efficiency that drive their teams toward success. Beyond their technical abilities, they lead with energy, vision, and a commanding presence that raises the level of play of everyone on the court.    One of the highest-ranked prospects in the 2027 class is Nafanua "Nua" Alofipo. What is most astounding about her is the completeness with which she plays. Her IQ and court vision, paired with her technical abilities, make her a strong, crafty setter who runs her offense with intention and confidence. Her defensive abilities are sound, whether she's in the front row blocking or playing defense. Not only is she a strong setter, but also a versatile pin that dominates at the net. Alofipo competes at a very high level and makes everyone around her better.     [player_tooltip player_id='775778' first='Zamari' last='Christiensen'] is a high-energy, go-getter setter. Her IQ helps her recognize where her mismatches are for her hitters and where the ball needs to go. Despite bad passes, she produces hittable balls for her pins and establishes herself as an offensive weapon when needed.   Defensively, she is also a physical blocker. Christensen helps her defense by generating positive touches off the block to give the Wildcats a chance to stay in system and run her offense. No matter the matchup, she steps onto the court ready for any challenge.     Clean, controlled, and consistent. Neveah Tien runs her offense confidently with clean footwork and hands paired with a quick release. With good tempo and location, Tien finds her hitters in transition that keep the offense dynamic and in-tempo.   Behind the line, she serves with great pace and accuracy that keeps teams out of system. She makes good reads in defense that allow her to release early or stay and play the ball to the middle of the court. Tien leads with positive, high energy that her team gravitates toward in tough moments.     [player_tooltip player_id='892950' first='Elle' last='Richardson'] is not only a fierce competitor but a leader in every sense of the word. She plays with fire, leads vocally, and plays with unwavering energy. She is locked in from the first serve to the last point of the match.   Richardson has clean hands and precise location and looks to find her middles in transition often. She produces hittable balls, even out of system, and is aware of where her hitters are at all times. When she is in the front row, she commands the net both by being a physical blocker and an offensive threat who isn't afraid to throw in a dump to keep the defense honest and assert herself at the net.     [player_tooltip player_id='892951' first='Chevy' last='Ann Peters'] is a competitive, left-handed setter with solid technique that allows her to create great sets, even off of tough passes and out of system digs. Peters has a good sense of timing and knows when to reverse flow, kick it back out, or push to her middle. In addition to her offensive abilities, Peters also plays tough defense and is quick to identify a dump or tip.     [player_tooltip player_id='892946' first='Sarah' last='Page'] is your gritty, determined setter known for her relentless hustle and solid defense. She never gives up on a play, and the Tigers feed off her energy and willingness to chase down any ball that's shanked off the court.   Page has efficient footwork and quiet hands that contribute to consistent location to her pins and timing with her middles. She's not afraid to insert herself in the offense when she sees an opportunity to score or disrupt the rhythm of her opponent's system.

Playmaker: an offensive player who executes plays that are designed to put one or more teammates in a position to score. The setters play a crucial role as they orchestrate the tempo and flow in which their team functions. Every setter featured on this list commands their offenses with confidence and efficiency that drive their teams toward success. Beyond their technical abilities, they lead with energy, vision, and a commanding presence that raises the level of play of everyone on the court.