Jayden wise is very similar to Hadleigh Jones Hadleigh Jones 5'8" | S/RS Greenbrier | 2029 State AR in terms of size and strength. Last season as a 16, she stepped in to a role with the EVA 17 Elite after Mia Adams Mia Adams 5'4" | S Central Arkansas Christian | 2027 AR tore her ACL and in the words of club director Tanja Eckart,

She is an emerging young setter that will get her chance to shine this season with the EVA 17 Elite working alongside Lily Parker Lily Parker 5'7" | S/RS Greenbrier | 2028 State AR and with a strong roster around her. Wise is tough, strong and extremely coachable. She will put in the work and continue to climb in our rankings.

When the EVA 17 Elite lost their amazing setter Mia Adams Mia Adams 5'4" | S Central Arkansas Christian | 2027 AR to injury, they had a huge hole to fill. According to EVA Director Tanja Eckart, “She (Mia) was playing at such a high level, it was sad to see it happen.” Enter Jayden Wise Jayden Wise 5'8" | S/RS Sylvan Hills | 2028 State AR . She stepped in and put her head down and went to work.

Eckart describes her as a great kid to work with, coachable, hard-working and a team player. “She made a big leap from start to end of the season, probably the most improved player over the season. Stepping up from the EVA 17 Navy team, Wise’s grit made a difference. She has very good instincts and this season provided her with an opportunity to learn from an extremely talented and established 17 Elite group. She has the ability and the size to be an offensive weapon as well. She has a strong swing and plays fearlessly at the net. Experience as a hitter shows in her setting as she displays solid ball placement.

Keep a close eye when the rankings come out. She’s rising in the 2028 class.