With club season coming near, I am going to have to check in on Blount. I followed her over the high school season and saw that she racked up some huge numbers as she had games with over 20 kills. This isn’t surprising as she is a versatile outside hitter with a wide range of attack options that keep opponents guessing. She displays the right combination of power and finesse, showcasing a strong volleyball IQ, allowing her to score in almost every play and in nearly every situation. She also possesses an impressive vertical, giving her a high contact point and the ability to get up and hit over the block. Whether she decides to tip, tool, or take a huge swinging down the line, Blount consistently finds ways to put points in the scorebook for her team. We expect the same from her as we head into the club season.

I want to take credit for discovering Blount early in the club season when I saw her at the Luau tournament in the twin cities, however, it is fair to say, she would have been noticed regardless. She does so many things well. She has developed some really good serve receive skills, has an arsenal of shots when attacking, and plays solid defense. In addition, Blount plays with such a fierceness that when matched with her exemplary skills, she is hard to forget. It was only a matter of time before she came on everyone’s radar in the scouting world.

Blount was a fun one to watch today. She is a versatile 6 rotation outside with an array of skills. One of the first things that caught my attention is her speed and movement. She is able to transition quickly off the pass in order to be a viable attack option. In addition to showcasing her powerful swing, she also showed that she is solid in serve receive and serving.