Charlize was easily one of the most impressive setters we watched throughout the showcase. Her consistency immediately stood out, but it was the deception within her setting game that really caught our attention. She does an excellent job maintaining a neutral body position, making it difficult for opposing blockers to anticipate where the ball is going. That ability allowed her to distribute the offense effectively and consistently put her hitters in competitive situations.

Her quickness was another major strength. Charlize moved extremely well to the ball and showed that she could create a hittable opportunity even when the first contact pulled her out of system. She competed to get underneath everything, stayed composed on difficult plays, and rarely allowed a less-than-perfect pass to prevent her team from generating offense. That ability to turn broken plays into legitimate scoring opportunities is an impressive quality for a young setter.

Perhaps most impressive was how quickly Charlize established connections with the hitters around her. Showcase environments don’t provide much time for setters and attackers to develop chemistry, yet she quickly figured out what her hitters needed and earned their trust. That connection became especially evident during gameplay at the end of the showcase, where Charlize was a major piece of her team’s success and did a great job keeping all of her offensive options involved.

With her consistency, deception, athleticism, and natural ability to run a floor, Charlize already possesses many of the qualities you want to see in the setter position. She’s going to be an exciting young player to follow as she begins her high school career as a Crusader at NCS, and we’re looking forward to watching her continue to develop.

Charlize Braddock Charlize Braddock 5'6" | S/RS Northwest Christian | 2030 State AZ made one of the biggest jumps in our rankings, climbing from No. 22 to No. 15 — and we truly believe she’s nowhere close to finished rising. She now sits as the No. 2 setter in the class, and every time we watch her play, it becomes more obvious why.

What immediately stands out is the consistency and cleanliness of her ball delivery. Her form is advanced, polished, and repeatable, allowing her hitters to stay in rhythm and keeping opposing middles constantly guessing. She works relentlessly on every touch and brings a high level of effort and intentionality to the position each time she steps on the court.

Charlize continues to elevate her game in all the right ways, and the ceiling for her is incredibly high. The future is bright for this talented setter, and NCS is getting a really special player.