Statement Made: Arizona State Signs Libero Ava Nowling

In a huge first pickup for the Sun Devils, Arizona State has secured a verbal commitment from Silver-level libero Ava Nowling. Nowling is one of several prospects out of Nebraska who has made a commitment today, but her destination so far is the furthest away from the Cornhusker state. With multiple NTDP sessions, a place on the 2025 GJNC 15 USA All-Tournament Team, and a UA Next MVP award under her belt, she stands out as a top-tier libero in a class that's already full of them.

With this marquee signing to get Arizona State on the board right on June 15th, head coach JJ Van Niel may be making a statement. His best players in recent years have mostly, if not entirely, been transfers into the program, but Nowling represents his highest-level recruit to-date. Is this a sign that the Sun Devils are about to put together their best-ever freshman class? Arizona State will definitely be a team to watch as commitments continue to pile in...