Alex is what we would call a well-rounded setter. Overall she is a setter who is beginning to separate herself with her defensive presence and impact from the service line, which is rare to see as she brings a complete skill set that extends beyond just running the offense. Defensively, she is active, engaged, and reads the game well for her age. She positions herself with purpose, shows quick reactions off the attack, and has a dependable platform that allows her to control first contact when targeted. She tracks hitters, anticipates angles, and keeps balls alive that many setters at this level don’t reach.

Her offensive game as a setter also stands out as she has the ability to consistently deliver accurate sets from multiple places on the floor and doesn’t need a perfect pass to do it. This allows her team to stay in system far more often than expected. She also shows strong chemistry with hitters, understands how to establish rhythm early in matches (super high court IQ), and does an excellent job recognizing favorable matchups throughout rotations.

A high IQ setter who can play defense like a libero? Alex is for sure one of the setters you need to know from this class!