Nebraska leads the preseason girls’s volleyball Power 10 rankings

I can’t consider I’m saying this, however it’s time for preseason school volleyball rankings for the 2025 season. Just like yearly, I’ll say, nobody — and I imply nobody — is aware of something within the preseason. Especially with increasingly more transfers. 

But, for the enjoyable of it, let’s undergo my preseason Power 10. 

1. Nebraska 

I do not assume you possibly can argue who the highest two groups within the nation are: Penn State and Nebraska. But you possibly can argue the order. It was onerous for me to maneuver the reigning champs out of the No.1 spot, however Nebraska seems to be like probably the most full and harmful roster we’ve got seen in a very long time. With Dani Busboom Kelly on the helm of this system now and never a single participant leaving this system, they’re completely loaded high to backside. It helps having Harper Murray, Andi Jackson, Rebekah Allick, Bergen Reiley, among the finest backcourt defenses and insanely gifted freshmen to spherical it out. I’m selecting the Huskers at No. 1 preseason spot. 

2. Penn State

I nearly stored PSU at No. 1 as a result of whereas the Nittany Lions did lose Jess Mruzik and Taylor Trammell, they introduced in among the finest gamers within the nation in Kennedy Martin. Martin is on the best aspect with among the finest setters in Izzy Starck. Could be an unreal connection. Not to say they carry again Gillian Grimes and Caroline Jurevicius. 

3. Texas

I’ve Texas at No. 3, as a result of, wow do they give the impression of being good on paper. The Longhorns loaded up within the portal with Torrey Stafford becoming a member of as one of many faces of the packages and as some of the gifted and confirmed exterior hitters. They have just a few different big-time transfers like Ramsey Gary and Ana Kujundzic to make for a harmful backcourt and powerful items on offense. 

4. Pitt

After the highest three I feel it may be a toss up. Pitt is at No. 4 for me, which some might take into account excessive, some low. The Panthers carry again the nationwide participant of the 12 months in Olivia Babcock however undoubtedly have some massive footwear to fill with the lack of Rachel Fairbanks, Emmy Klika and Torrey Stafford. They made some strikes within the portal and I’m excited to see Emery Dupes in addition to Mallorie Meyer step up defensively. There are some query marks however with Babcock, Bre Kelley and Ryla Jones again, I’m nonetheless excessive on the Panthers. 

5. Wisconsin

Wisconsin is at No. 5. Sarah Franklin was a giant loss however I feel we see Charlie Fuerbringer attain new heights this season with the addition of Mimi Colyer as an enormous offensive piece and Carter Booth primed for what may very well be her finest season but. 

6. Kentucky

Kentucky is at No. 6 — and I nearly put the Wildcats increased. Eva Hudson and Brooklyn DeLeye may very well be among the finest exterior duos within the nation this season. I’m so pumped to see how this Kentucky squad comes collectively. 

7. Stanford

At No. 7 I’ve Stanford. Kami Miner, much like Pitt, is a giant loss. But the Cardinal carry again Elia Rubin, Ipar Kurt and Jordyn Harvey. I feel the final two names I discussed will develop much more this season. There are just a few choices at setter for Stanford and I’m excited to see star incoming freshman Logan Parks. 

8. Louisville

Placed at No. 8, Louisville takes the largest drop of any crew that competed within the semifinals final 12 months, particularly for the reason that Cardinals made it to the nationwide championship. But it’s undoubtedly an enormous loss to lose Anna DeBeer, Charitie Luper, Phekran Kong, Elena Scott and your head coach multi functional offseason. Granted, they carry again among the finest setters within the nation in Nayelis Cabello and in addition introduced in Chloe Chicoine to bolster the offense. I do know Dan Meske could have this crew in tip-top form very quickly. 

9. Texas A&M

The Aggies are a crew that ought to be on everybody’s radar this season. They definitely made waves within the match final 12 months whereas upsetting Arizona State then pushing Wisconsin to five. They additionally carry again some critical star energy with Logan Lednicky and Ifenna Cos Okpalla. 

10. UCLA

And lastly at No. 10 I’ve the Bruins. There is not a crew I’m extra excited to see than UCLA. An Olympic-caliber coach who introduced in a number of the largest names within the portal: Maggie Li on the skin, Phekran Kong, Marianna Singletary from Texas and Lola Schumacker from Wisconsin. That’s a gifted lineup, and much more so, an skilled one. Sure they’re unproven, which is why they’re at No. 10, however onerous to argue with their potential. 

First one out

SMU was my first crew out as they but once more introduced in a gifted lineup out of the portal, led by Averi Carlson.