Yikes, Dani Hopp was a big miss on our end on the last rankings where she is an electric outside hitter who will be heading to Coastal Carolina. She can do a little bit of everything where she can serve receive, pass, and attack.  She is also a big time threat out of the backrow.  I was impressed with her shot making ability where she could go high hands, tool the block, or hit a roll shot to keep the defense off balanced.  Her Richmond-Burton Rockets are off to an undefeated start and she is averaging over five kills per set. 

Coastal Carolina has found a nice pipeline to Illinois with Peyton Heatherly Peyton Heatherly 5'11" | S Mother McAuley | 2027 State #77 Nation IL of 1st Alliance and Daniella Hopp Daniella Hopp 5'11" | OH Richmond (R.-Burton) | 2027 State IL of Fusion. Hopp and her Fusion squad had quite a semifinal match with Milwaukee Sting 17 Gold in the semifinals. Talk about a clash of power.  Hopp is a six rotation hitter who is able to take a big approach and a violent arm swing.  She is the type who can score in bunches.  There were plays she had that I noted where even though she might not be scoring, she’s making positive touches on the ball and showing some big time athleticism.  This Fusion squad is going to win a lot of matches in 2026.