When I saw Haderman commit to Northern Iowa, I couldn’t help but think how much sense this makes.  Haferman is the type of player UNI has taken and molded into All Conference and even All American type of athletes.  She has plenty of length where she can attack from either pin and from the backrow.  Being at Illini Elite , she has the all around fundamental base that allows her to serve receive, defend, block, and score points.  She was one the other side of the net that others had to game plan against.  She made quite the combo with Carly Dawson Carly Dawson 6'0" | OH Washington Community | 2027 State #161 Nation IL on the 16 Cardinal squad where this team will be sure to have more commits coming their way. 

I’m really excited to see Illini 16 Elite compete again at the JVA World Challenge.  I was able to watch them at Triple Crown in February.  One attacker to take note of is Eden Harmann.  She is the prototypical outside hitter where Illini Elite always has their attackers will a polished skillset.  She plays with a high IQ where she can serve receive, pass, and score points in a variety of ways.  Her length and athleticism is what sets her apart. I can see this team playing some important matches come Sunday in Louisville. 

Eden Hafermann Eden Hafermann 6'1" | OH Normal (Community West) | 2027 State #169 Nation IL is officially on the radar!  This 6’1 pin attacker who preps at Normal West High School was extremely impressive for Illini Elite 16 Cardinal.  This team is solid, there is little weakness.  This past weekend they advanced to the Triple Crown Elite bracket with a 29th overall finish, drastically improving their incoming seed.  With Hafermann’s ability to score from anywhere on the court, she will be a great get from Illinois.  The in-state schools will be sure to have her on their call list come June.