2028 Check In: Recruiting Buzz Starting to Build

Reagan Futa | 2028 | Libero/DS | Munciana Volleyball Club | PPV 189

Reagan Futa of Munciana Volleyball Club continues to establish herself as a name gaining traction within the 2028 recruiting landscape. The libero/DS recently added select camp opportunities with Coastal Carolina, Clemson, Appalachian State, South Florida, UCF, and Michigan State, continuing to expand her exposure to college programs across multiple levels. While the growing recruiting interest stands out, Futa’s momentum has also been built through consistent performance in competitive environments. She earned All-State Honorable Mention recognition as a freshman competing at the varsity level, an accomplishment that reflects both her composure and ability to contribute early against older competition. Her experience in high-pressure matches has continued to shape her development as a defensive presence capable of impacting play from the back row. Futa has also been part of successful team runs at major events, including helping secure a Bluegrass Champions title in 2025 while previously contributing to a third-place finish at the 2024 Triple Crown NIT. Those results, combined with her continued activity on the camp circuit, have helped keep her name circulating in early recruiting conversations. As programs continue evaluating defensive talent in the 2028 class, Futa’s combination of competitive experience, early success, and willingness to consistently place herself in front of college staffs continues to position her as a player worth monitoring moving forward.

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Dakota Washington | 2028 | Libero/DS | A5 Volleyball Club | PPV 191

Dakota Washington continues to build on an already impressive early résumé as the libero/DS remains active on the recruiting trail heading deeper into the 2028 evaluation cycle. The A5 Volleyball Club standout confirmed plans to attend camps with Clemson, Missouri, Virginia, and Georgia Tech, while also potentially adding Florida and Indiana to her growing list of college opportunities. In addition to her summer camp schedule, Washington is also set to compete at the Metro Showcase in Washington, D.C., continuing to place herself in front of college evaluators in multiple settings. Washington has already established herself as a proven competitor on the national stage. She helped capture an AAU 15U National Championship while also earning AAU 15U All-American recognition, accomplishments that reflect both her impact defensively and her ability to perform in high-level tournament environments. Her continued exposure at elite events has helped keep her firmly involved in early recruiting conversations among defensive specialists in the class. Beyond her success on the court, Washington’s consistency extends academically as well, earning Scholar Athlete recognition three times while also appearing on the AVCA Phenom Watchlist. As the 2028 class continues to take shape, Washington’s combination of competitive experience, national-level success, academic consistency, and continued recruiting activity has helped solidify her as one of the defensive specialists continuing to generate attention across multiple programs.

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Loretta Duby | 2028 | Libero/DS | Tennessee Performance Volleyball | PPV 159

Loretta Duby  a libero/defensive specialist for TPV, continues to quietly build momentum in the recruiting landscape, with her name appearing more frequently in conversations surrounding emerging prospects in her class. Word around the recruiting circuit suggests she has been consistently involved in select camp opportunities with a growing list of college programs, including Utah State, Iowa, Alabama, Duke, and several others. These opportunities have placed her directly in front of college coaching staffs, giving programs a chance to evaluate her up close in competitive, high-intensity environments. As a libero/DS, Duby has stood out for her defensive presence, energy, and ability to handle pressure in fast-paced drills and live play. She has made the most of those moments, showing a strong work ethic and a willingness to be challenged. Coaches and evaluators around her pathway have noted her motivation and consistency, especially in settings where she is competing against other top-level talent. Rather than shying away from that level of competition, she continues to seek it out, which has helped her steadily elevate her profile. Duby has also expressed a mindset centered on fit and competitiveness, noting her openness to playing anywhere as long as the program is built to compete for championships. That approach speaks to her focus on winning environments and her desire to contribute meaningfully to high-expectation programs. As she moves through the club season with Tennessee Performance Volleyball, Duby is positioning herself as a player to monitor in the 2028 class. Her continued exposure to college programs and commitment to development suggest an upward trajectory, with more opportunities likely to come as her recruitment continues to develop.

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Savannah Watts | 2028 | Outside Hitter | OTVA | PPV 164

Savannah Watts continues to emerge as one of the more productive outside hitters gaining attention in the 2028 class, recently adding UCLA, USC, Tulane, UC Santa Barbara, and Kentucky to her list of school favorites. The OTVA standout has continued building momentum through both her offensive production and consistent performances in high-level competition environments. Watts has already put together an impressive list of accomplishments early in her career, including earning selection to the USAV 15s National All-Tournament Team while also being recognized as MVP at the University of Florida camp. Her ability to make an impact offensively has translated consistently across both school and club competition, helping establish her as a player continuing to draw attention from programs around the country. During her freshman season, Watts recorded 247 kills, the highest total among Florida 5A freshmen, before following that performance with a 450-kill 15s club season in which she led her team offensively. That sustained production has helped reinforce her reputation as an outside hitter capable of carrying offensive responsibility while continuing to develop her all-around game. As the recruiting process continues to evolve for the 2028 class, Watts’ combination of high-level production, recognition in major events, and growing list of college interest continues to position her as a player trending upward entering the next phase of evaluation.

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Liv Wender | 2028 | Setter | Legacy Volleyball Club | PPV 191

Liv Wender continues to gain momentum as one of the more steady rising setters in the 2028 class, with growing college interest as she moves through the next phase of her recruiting process. The Legacy Volleyball Club setter is in the process of finalizing her summer camp schedule, with confirmed and planned opportunities at programs including Rice, San Diego, Boston College, West Virginia, and Dayton, as she continues to put herself in front of programs across multiple conferences. Wender has also been part of a strong club season, recently sharing that her team became double qualified following its finish at the Windy City Qualifier. That result has added to an already productive year, highlighting her role in helping guide her team through high-level competition and pressure environments. Her résumé already reflects consistent success across multiple levels. Wender is a 2024 AAU National Champion and has earned recognition on several national watchlists, including the JVA Watchlist for the Class of 2028 and the 2025 AVCA Phenom Watchlist. She also earned RCA All-Conference Honorable Mention honors, reinforcing her impact at the high school level. In addition, Wender has shown statistical production as well, finishing among the Top 10 All-Time single-season leaders in aces at her high school. As her recruitment continues to develop, her combination of leadership, winning experience, and consistent exposure at the collegiate level continues to position her as a setter to monitor in the 2028 class.

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Raegan Marshman | 2028 | Middle Blocker | A5 Pure | PPV 223

Raegan Marshman continues to establish herself as one of the more intriguing developing middle blockers in the 2028 class, with her recruitment activity continuing to expand as she moves deeper into the evaluation cycle. The A5 Pure standout has recently added select camp opportunities with programs including Syracuse, College of Charleston, Arkansas State, Dartmouth, Wake Forest, Georgia Tech, and Loyola Chicago, reflecting a growing range of collegiate interest across multiple conferences. Marshman has also been part of a strong competitive run at the high school level, earning recognition as JV Offensive Player of the Year while contributing to a 2024 5A State Championship team. Her ability to impact matches from the middle has continued to translate into meaningful contributions within winning environments, helping reinforce her value as a front-row presence. Her early résumé also includes selection to the AVCA 2025 Watchlist, along with Scholar Athlete recognition and a Newcomer of the Year honor, highlighting both her athletic and academic consistency. As she continues to develop physically and technically in the middle blocker role, her presence in competitive settings and expanding camp exposure have helped position her as a player gaining steady attention within the class. As the 2028 group continues to take shape, Marshman’s combination of championship experience, early recognition, and continued access to college programs keeps her firmly in the conversation as a middle blocker to monitor moving forward.

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Isabella Linden | 2028 | Libero/DS | OTVA Tampa | PPV 186

Isabella Linden continues to stand out as one of the more heavily recruited defensive specialists in the 2028 class, with a growing list of high-academic and competitive programs beginning to engage as her recruitment expands. The OTVA Tampa libero/DS has recently added select camp opportunities with a wide range of programs including Duke, Michigan, Iowa, Clemson, Virginia, Georgetown, Brown, Kansas State, West Virginia, Columbia, and Utah, further increasing her visibility across both Power Four and strong academic institutions. Linden has also begun to establish a clear recruiting profile defined by consistent exposure to high-level environments and strong program interest, with recent school favorites including Brown, Duke, Kansas State, and West Virginia. Her continued presence on the camp circuit has reinforced her reputation as a steady, fundamentally sound defensive player who continues to draw attention from programs valuing ball control and consistency in the back row. Her résumé already includes experience on major national stages, including participation in the Under Armour NEXT platform, as well as strong club and high school results. Notable highlights include a 3rd place finish at the 2024 GJNC in the 14 Open division, a 5th place finish at AAU Nationals, and recognition as the Randy Hardest Working Award winner and MVP at Berkeley Prep as a freshman. She has also contributed to multiple high-level tournament runs with OTVA and Team Florida, including top finishes in national competition. As Linden continues to develop, her combination of defensive consistency, academic profile, and early national-level experience has positioned her as one of the more well-rounded libero/DS prospects continuing to gain traction in the 2028 class.

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Baylor Dinger | 2028 | Libero/DS | VOLT Volleyball | PPV 177

Baylor Dinger continues to solidify her status as one of the more statistically dominant liberos in the Plains Region, with a recruiting profile that is gaining steady traction nationally. The VOLT Volleyball defensive specialist recently earned an invitation to multiple collegiate programs for upcoming camp opportunities, including Michigan, Creighton, Baylor, Utah, Oregon, Kansas State, UNLV, and Alabama, reflecting a wide range of early interest from programs across Power Four and high-major levels. Dinger’s game is anchored by elite production and consistency in the back row, highlighted by a 2025 season in which she led Class AA with 798 digs while also setting both her school’s single-season and career digs records. Her impact has also translated in high-pressure moments, including setting a Class AA state championship match record with 49 digs in 2025. Alongside her defensive consistency, she also holds her school’s single-season aces record with 67, showcasing added versatility in serve impact. Dinger’s résumé includes multiple all-state and all-region honors, including 2025 North Dakota Class AA All-State Second Team and AVCA All-Region recognition. She has also participated in high-level developmental environments, including UA Next programming and NTDP-related opportunities, further reinforcing her presence on the national radar. As her recruitment continues to expand, Dinger’s combination of production, record-setting consistency, and growing exposure to collegiate programs has positioned her as one of the more proven defensive specialists in the 2028 class.

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Piper Pease | 2028 | Opposite/Right Side | Alamo Volleyball | PPV 228

Piper Pease continues to draw attention on the recruiting trail as her profile expands into a more defined group of programs heading into the summer evaluation period. The Alamo Volleyball right-side hitter has scheduled select camp opportunities at UCLA, Houston, Arkansas, Vanderbilt, and Florida State, aligning herself with programs that have shown consistent interest in her development. Her approach this summer reflects a more focused recruiting path, with an emphasis on programs where she has already established visibility through prior evaluations. As the process continues to develop, Pease is working to maximize opportunities in front of coaching staffs actively tracking her progression at the position. Pease has already generated significant national exposure, with more than 60 Division I camp invitations throughout her recruiting process. That level of interest reflects the steady attention she has received as a right-side attacker continuing to develop her game against higher-level competition. Her background includes Academic All-District honors in 2024, along with a camp MVP performance at Missouri, where she stood out in a competitive evaluation setting. As she continues through the next phase of her recruiting journey, Pease remains a name drawing consistent attention among programs evaluating right-side options in the 2028 class.