Entire 2026 Class Prepares for UA Next All-America Game

Every year, the 28 best graduating volleyball players in the country descend on Orlando, Florida for the Under Armour Next All-America game. Texas has all three of its recruits from the class of 2026 playing in the game, all three participating in their last volleyball action as a high school athlete before enrolling early for the spring semester, starting January 12th. This game gives Texas fans one last chance to preview the high-level talent coming to Austin very shortly. All three prospects finish their high school careers as the #1 prospect at their respective positions according to rankings here at VB Adrenaline, with Henley Anderson at #1 overall, Genevieve Harris at #4 overall, and Emma Cugino at #13 overall.

On one of the teams, Team Roses, Genevieve will make the trip down from North Carolina to split setting duties with Indiana commit Mallory Matheny. Harris and her 13 teammates will be coached by Texas legend Mick Haley, the head coach of the Longhorns from 1980-1996, where he led the team to two national championships.

On the other side of the net, Emma will come from her home in Ohio to anchor down the back row alongside Kentucky commit Sidney Burley. Local Austinite Henley will look to stand out among the group of seven talented pins on this team. Team Pearls will be coached by college volleyball legend Russ Rose.

The game is available to watch on Thursday, January 1st @ 3:30 pm CT via YouTube livestream on the SportsCenter NEXT channel, or through ESPN+. Texas Football plays their bowl game the day prior also in Orlando, when they take on Michigan in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. Though these soon-to-be Longhorns have already attended games in DKR in Austin, they may potentially be in attendance for some pregame entertainment on Wednesday as well.