Freshman Claire Yuan Claire Yuan S Norcross | 2030 GA has already accumulated 529 assists for Norcross, and that’s only part of what makes her profile interesting. She is running an offense while playing for a program where the varsity game can get fast quickly, and she has consistently been asked to remain involved defensively rather than operating as a setting-only specialist. MaxPreps.com

Claire’s game has a composure to it that matters at this age. Young setters can get rushed when the first contact pulls them away from target. The important developmental question isn’t whether every ball is perfect; it’s whether the setter can still create something attackable when the rally stops looking like the drill. Claire is already getting a lot of those repetitions.

I also like what her defensive involvement can do for her long term. Setters who understand floor defense tend to transition better because they learn to read the rally before they ever reach the second contact. As her footwork gets cleaner and her offensive choices become more deceptive, Claire has the opportunity to become much more than a high-assist freshman. ~ S.Fitzgerald @BenchtoBeast_prepdigga