Naiya Whitinger
Naiya Whitinger
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Abby Snethen | Prep Dig Scout
Whitinger, ranked 3rd in her positional group in the class of 2027, is a speedy libero, moving effortlessly to the ball to make a play. She reads the court well in the backrow, head always on a swivel to make the next move.
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Read EvaluationEmma Adams | Prep Dig Scout
Whitinger is an elite libero who makes her job look easy with quick footwork, a solid platform, and confidence using her hands in out-of-system situations. Her effortless reads elevate her play and provide stability to her team’s backcourt.
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Read EvaluationEmma Adams | Prep Dig Scout
Whitinger recently broke into the top 20 for the class of 2027 and now sits as the #2 DS/L in the class, according to PrepDig Oregon rankings. After watching her anchor the backcourt for Corvallis this past fall it is easy to see why. She oozes raw athleticism, which aids in her ability to be dynamic and quick on the court. She has active feet on both serve receive and defense, always ready to react and move to the ball. Also, her ability to step in with her hands to put up an attachable out of system ball was noted.
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Read EvaluationEmma Adams | Prep Dig Scout
Whitinger was utilized more as a defensive specialist than a libero over Regionals for G3 16-1. She is incredibly athletic and moves around the court well. She showcased no fear of sacrificing her body to keep the ball alive.
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Read EvaluationEmma Adams | Prep Dig Scout
Whitinger is an incredibly athletic defensive specialist from the class of 2027. She is agile and scrappy on defense, on her toes, ready to react to the attack. Her confidence to use her hands on an out-of-system play was noted, coming off clean and in an ideal location for the pin to swing away. She exudes confidence on serve receive and, with a controlled platform, keeps her team in the system consistently. This club season you can find Whitinger sporting the libero jersey for G3 16-1 National.
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