Before the Call: 2028 Prospects Maximize Exposure Ahead of June 15th

For the Class of 2028, June 15th marks a major recruiting milestone as Division I coaches can begin direct communication with prospects for the first time. In the weeks leading up to that date, many of the nation's top recruits have been traveling the country, attending college camps, prospect showcases, and exposure events in front of coaching staffs from every level. These athletes have made the most of the pre-June 15th window, putting themselves on recruiting radars and positioning themselves for what could be a busy summer of college interest.

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Faith Gandy: Silver Level OPPS/RS- TAV Houston 16 Black 

Faith Gandy has made the most of the crucial pre-June 15th recruiting window, attending camps at Missouri, Kentucky, and Purdue in a four-day span to get in front of multiple Power Four coaching staffs. The 6’1 OPPS/RS from TAV Houston 16 Black has also built an impressive camp resume over the past year, previously attending camps hosted by Alabama, TCU, Rice, and UTEP. With her combination of size, position versatility, and consistent visibility on the camp circuit, Gandy remains one of the more heavily recruited prospects to watch throughout June.

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Baylor Dinger: libero/DS- VOLT 16-1

Baylor Dinger has been one of the busiest Class of 2028 prospects on the camp circuit, packing visits to Michigan, Santa Clara, UNLV, Baylor, Clemson, UCLA, Creighton, Kansas State, and Utah into the weeks leading up to June 15. She also attended the NPJ Volleyball Club camp, where she had the opportunity to perform in front of coaches from Santa Clara, Iowa State, and Oregon, further expanding her exposure to college programs across the country. The VOLT libero/DS has taken a proactive approach to recruiting, putting herself on the radar of a wide range of Division I staffs before direct communication officially begins.

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Rachel Nemee: libero/DS- Rage 16 Garren

Rachel Nemee has been active on the recruiting camp attendance leading into the June 15 contact period, attending camps at Florida, California, Pepperdine, Washington, and UC Santa Barbara to gain exposure in front of college coaches. The Rage 16 Garren libero/DS has also been on the recruiting radar for some time, previously attending the TStreet Volleyball Club Camp, which featured coaches from Baylor, Kansas, and Texas, along with a camp at SMU last summer. By consistently putting herself in front of high-level programs across the country, Nemee has positioned herself well as recruiting activity ramps up this summer.

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Lowe Long: OH- Tri-State Elite 16 Blue 

Lowe Long has generated significant recruiting interest going into summer, receiving more than 20 camp invitations from programs across the country, including Duke, Michigan, Virginia, West Virginia, Pepperdine, and Auburn. The Tri-State Elite 16 Blue OH recently attended a camp at Dayton and continues to be a sought-after prospect on the recruiting trail. With so many programs showing early interest, Long appears poised for an active recruiting period. 

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Reagan Draper: OH- Elevation 16 Renfro RH 

Reagan Draper isn't wasting any time this June, turning a busy tournament schedule into an equally packed camp itinerary heading into the summer. After competing at the Prep Dig Gauntlet with Elevation 16 Renfro RH through June 7, the OH heads straight to camps at Tennessee, Michigan State, and Xavier in the span of just one week. That level of exposure in front of multiple Division I staff could make Draper a name to watch as recruiting conversations begin to pick up following June 15.

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Samantha Lewis: libero/DS- Elite VC 16 National Alex

Samantha Lewis has taken a strategic approach to the recruiting process, building a strong schedule of exposure opportunities before and after June 15. Prior to the recruiting milestone, the Elite VC 16 National Alex libero/DS attended the Game Point College Camp, which featured coaches from programs such as Georgia, West Florida, South Florida, and Tampa, and is also set to participate in camps at Vanderbilt and the Exact XI Showcase. With additional appearances planned at the Prep Dig USAV Showcase, South Florida, and Appalachian State later this summer, Lewis is positioning herself to stay in front of college coaches throughout a critical recruiting period.

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Haedyn Lynnes: libero/DS- Adidas Dynasty 16-1

Haedyn Lynnes has continued to build recruiting momentum this summer, attending camps at Arizona State, Missouri, and Arizona in the weeks leading up to June 15. The Adidas Dynasty 16-1 libero/DS is no stranger to the camp circuit, having previously worked with coaching staffs at Auburn, Arizona State, Kansas State, NC State, Alabama, and Oklahoma last summer. Her consistent presence at camps across multiple conferences has helped keep her on the radar of college programs as the Class of 2028 recruiting period enters a pivotal stage.

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Halima Watkins: OPPS/RS- NYC VBA 17-1 Westside 

Halima Watkins has spent the summer gaining exposure at several high-profile Elite Prospect ID Camps, including Iowa State, UCLA, Oregon, USC, and Auburn. The NYC VBA 17-1 Westside OPPS/RS has made a point of getting in front of coaching staff from across the country as the June 15 recruiting date approaches. With a camp schedule featuring programs from multiple major conferences, Watkins has positioned herself well for increased recruiting attention.