Dream Team Camp: Opposite Invitees

In the final week leading up the annual Dream Team Camp, I will be breaking down each position pool of the Huskers’ next generational talents. This camp has been integral in many players recruiting journeys, who fell in love with the team culture and campus as a whole. This is a year of innovation – in the midst of a major coaching transition, it is a question of whether Busboom-Kelly will choose to maintain old traditions or embed her own unique legacy within the program. I have no doubt that this year will win over plenty of recruits – just like it did the year prior with Shaye Witherspoon and the year prior to that with Ryan Hunter. Even just a mere taste of what it feels like to be a Nebraska Volleyball player is enough to have them coming back for more, an innate urge to chase that adrenaline rush and fulfillment. This year, if anything, there is an abundance of talent – and while the coaching staff may have remained conservative in their pursuit in prior years – the newly increased scholarship opens up some leeway for teams to cultivate depth and take more recruiting risks. Today, I’m breaking down a highly talented trio of explosive and dynamic athletes on the right pin. 

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‘28 Sarah Floyd: A 6-3 opposite out of Dallas, Texas – Floyd is quickly becoming regarded as one of the top prospects in the entire 2028 class. Her lengthy frame, explosive vertical, and dynamic lefty attack make her an instant standout on the court – absolutely dominant at the net. Her athletic advantage creates unique scoring opportunities that she takes full advantage of, carving out sharp angles, precision tools off the block, or even going over the block. It is a combination of physicality, poise, and effective shot selection that lay the foundation of a prospect bursting with potential. Sarah has an almost limitless ceiling, and she already has all of the intangibles that create NCAA stars. As a freshman for Highland Park High School, she took the conference by storm, earning District 12-5A Newcomer of the Year. An outstanding attacker for TAV 15 Black Jason, she is already accumulating a vast assortment of accolades with her team; including taking gold at the 2025 Triple Crown. But Sarah is also racking up individual recognition as well; being named MVP for the same Triple Crown, making the JVA all-national team, and the USAV Open all-tournament team. Her attention isn’t limited to the club scale, now making waves at the collegiate level as well – previously attending Wisconsin and Texas’s camps before Nebraska – proving her to be highly-sought, and for good reason. 

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‘28 Camble Booth: A 5-11 opposite out of Colorado, Booth is one of the most explosive attackers I have ever seen. Despite being somewhat undersized, she bounces the ball like she is her 6-7 older sister, Wisconsin's Carter Booth. She erupts into her approach and uses a strong arm swing to facilitate her jump, elevating to the peak of the ball before hammering it onto the open court. She is often fed quicker balls, able to beat the block entirely, but is able to hold her own when four-hands are up in front of her – either tooling or opting for a different shot. She plays with passion and it's evident in every move she makes on the court, adapting to the ebbs and flows of the game – sparking up her team in critical moments. As a freshman at Valor Christian High School, she contributed 49 kills and 11 blocks in their State Championship winning season – and had some kills at home that were definitely worthy of breaking out the "she's a freshman!” chant. Booth is an incredibly impressive athlete already, and she is only just at the beginning of honing her skills and embarking on her volleyball journey, so it’s crazy to imagine her with formal collegiate training. She is one of the most fun players to watch I’ve seen in a while, and I would certainly love to witness her blossom in scarlet and cream. 

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‘29 Soleil Rhodes: A 6-1 opposite out of Plano, Texas – Rhodes is fresh off a USAV 14 Open National Title with her Skyline 14 Royal Ryan team. It may be the most important, but it's just one of the squad's many victories over the season – including Tour or Texas and the Lone Star Classic. Soliel  was a critical factor in all of these victories, her whip of lefty-arm swing simply willing kills – leaving the defenders completely lost. Her court awareness and volleyball IQ certainly help as well; knowing when to throw in an off-speed, recycle it into the block, or tool it off the fingertips. Her toolbox is much vaster and more mature than you would expect from such a young player, and it's something that will only continue to develop. Even on out of system sets, she manages to better the ball, and on ideal ones – she hammers them home. Not only that, but she sets up a significant blocking presence on the right pin as well. A NTDP attendee and seasoned club athlete, Soleil has certainly established her place among the best of the best. She thrives in high pressure situations and big stages, which makes me think she will feel right at home under the bright lights of Lincoln.