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Sloane Barnes

DS/L/Setter

2028 Class

5'7" Height

Paul Laurence Dunbar School

Adidas Kentucky Indiana Volleyball Academy (KIVA) Club

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About Sloane

Sloane Barnes is a 5'7" DS/L/Setter in the 2028 class. Barnes attends Paul Laurence Dunbar in Kentucky and plays club volleyball for Adidas Kentucky Indiana Volleyball Academy (KIVA). Barnes's Player Profile was created on August 5, 2025. Subscribe to Prep Dig to see where Sloane Barnes is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

Expert Analysis

Mike Graham

Prep Dig Lead Scout

Barnes has played a number of positions and excels at all of them. Barnes is a six-rotation player that can hit equally well from both pins. Barnes especially thrives in the defensive specialist spot with her quick feet. Barnes follows balls well and receives hard shots, then uses a solid platform to make precise passes. Barnes pulls off a lot of aces with her solid serves and always makes a difference while on the court.

2 weeks ago

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Mike Graham

Prep Dig Lead Scout

Barnes displays a lot of calm on the court no matter what is happening. She uses a strong platform to consistently record two to three-point passes. Barnes quickly things on her feet to track down balls that seem destined to drop. Barnes also does a good job supporting teammates. Barnes will continue to improve as the season progresses.

4 months ago

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Laura Hansen

Prep Dig Scout

Sloane is a calm and consistent player that holds a ton of value for her team. Her stance and reaction time shows she brings her A game at all times. She plays with confidence and has the talent to back it up. She has that desirable split step which allows her to move quickly in any direction on serve/receive. With a strong platform she performs with text book technique getting the ball into play and passing up accurately with great shoulder and arm angles, no matter what the play. She covers the front line well keeping plays alive intuitively. She is vocal on the court and can save balls that seem lost. She supports her teammates to no end and brings great energy and support to her teammates She can step into situations under pressure and perform. She is going up the ladder quickly.

6 months ago

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Mike Graham

Prep Dig Lead Scout

Barnes does an outstanding job keeping plays alive. Her versatility could be a key for Dunbar in later years if not this year. She anticipates balls well then goes hard after them under control. Barnes also makes things happen when the Bulldogs are out of system.

8 months ago