Weekly Risers: Expanded Prospect Breakdowns

Lucie Amonett | 2029 | MB | OTVA | PPV 139

Lucie Amonett continues trending upward as a middle blocker in the 2029 class, adding more national-level recognition and measurable growth to an already strong résumé. She earned 2025 AAU All-American honors in 14 Open and was also named to the 2025 USAV All-Star Championships All-Tournament Team, reinforcing her ability to stand out in high-level competition against elite peers. Her continued involvement with the NTDP 2026 Spring Training Series adds another layer of national exposure and reflects how consistently she’s being evaluated in top developmental settings. Amonett also showed measurable physical progression this cycle, increasing her block touch from 118 to 120, an important step for a developing middle blocker as she continues building her front-row impact. Amonett is continuing to build momentum through a mix of national recognition, NTDP exposure, and physical development, making her a middle blocker whose stock keeps steadily rising in the 2029 class.

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Milena Aebischer | 2028 | MB | NC Volleyball Academy | PPV 171

Milena Aebischer is continuing to widen her recruiting footprint, and the list of programs getting eyes on the NC Volleyball Academy middle blocker keeps growing. She’s added select camps at Oklahoma, San Diego, and Ohio State, while also preparing for UA Next in Orlando: another major opportunity to compete in front of high-level evaluators. What stands out is the range of programs involved. From Power conference schools to strong volleyball programs across different regions, Aebischer is putting herself in position to be seen by a wide variety of staffs as her recruitment continues to develop. There’s also potential for her summer schedule to grow even more with additional camps being considered. She’s continuing to build momentum simply by staying active, visible, and consistently getting into strong gyms this season. With a PPV of 171, Aebischer remains a middle blocker whose recruiting stock continues moving in the right direction as the 2028 class develops.

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Lowe Long | 2028 | OH | Tri-State Elite 16 Blue | PPV 201

Lowe Long continues to establish herself as one of the more dynamic outside hitters in the 2028 class, combining high-level athletic ability with a recruiting profile that keeps expanding nationally. A member of the “200+ Club,” Long brings the kind of physical tools and offensive upside that can translate early for college programs, while still continuing to develop her overall game. She has already earned recognition through both the UA Next Invite and the JVA Girls Watchlist, and her camp schedule reflects just how broad her recruiting interest has become. Long recently added a select camp opportunity at Palm Beach Atlantic and will also attend the College Showcase Players Championship, along with camps at Santa Clara and Miami Oxford. What makes her recruitment especially interesting is the range of schools involved. Long has explored camps across both coasts, including strong academic programs such as MIT and Pepperdine, showing that academics appear to be just as important in her process as volleyball fit. Long is a versatile outside hitter whose combination of athletic upside, expanding national exposure, and academic-minded recruiting approach continues to make her one of the more fascinating developing prospects to follow in the 2028 class.

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Brooklyn Howard | 2028 | Libero | A5 | PPV 160

Brooklyn Howard continues to build momentum as a rising libero out of A5, adding more recruiting exposure while already carrying a strong mix of club and high school recognition into the 2028 class. She earned High School All-Region honors as a freshman, an impressive early accomplishment that points to her ability to impact matches against older competition right away. Howard also stood out on the national club stage with a 2025 Triple Crown NIT All-Tournament Team selection, reinforcing her consistency and presence in high-level tournament play against elite competition. This season, she has continued expanding her recruiting visibility through several high-level select camp opportunities, adding to the growing attention surrounding her game as she continues to develop within one of the country’s strongest club environments. Howard continues trending upward as a libero whose combination of early varsity success, national tournament recognition, and growing recruiting traction keeps her moving firmly in the right direction within the 2028 class.

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Gabriella Nucci | 2028 | MB | AZ Sky | PPV 153

Gabriella Nucci continues to establish herself as one of the more productive middle blockers in Arizona’s 2028 class, showing both ranking recognition and clear on-court production to back it up. She’s been recognized as a 15U All-American Honorable Mention, and is also ranked 4th among middle blockers in Arizona, along with a top overall 2028 prospect in the state, highlighting how consistently she’s been evaluated at a high level. One of her strongest showings came at the Arizona Region Championship, where she helped her team finish 2nd in the region while putting together a standout performance, hitting .611 with 28 kills, 16 blocks, and 6 aces. That kind of all-around impact at the net shows both scoring ability and defensive presence when matches matter most. She’s also made measurable physical gains, increasing both her approach touch (119 → 120) and block touch (116 → 118), continuing to trend upward physically as she develops her front-row game. Nucci is continuing to build a strong profile as a productive, improving middle blocker with state-level recognition, strong tournament production, and steady physical growth in the 2028 class.

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Haedyn Lynnes | 2028 | Libero | Adidas Dynasty | PPV 171

Haedyn Lynnes continues to stand out as a steady, fundamentally clean libero in the 2028 class, bringing a disciplined defensive approach that shows up in how she handles contact and controls tempo in the back row. She plays with a composed style that doesn’t rely on chaos or emergency reads: instead, she consistently gets herself set early and works from a balanced position. What separates her game is her body control and positioning. She keeps her hips back, takes away easy angles, and does a good job preventing balls from getting into her frame, which allows her to absorb harder swings more cleanly. That stop and read defensive style gives her a level of stability that translates well in longer rallies and high-pressure points. Lynnes also continues to gain recruiting traction, and has added South Carolina, Creighton, Arizona State, and NC State to her school favorites, reflecting the programs she is currently tracking most closely as her recruitment develops. She profiles as a disciplined, technically sound libero whose strength comes from positioning, control, and consistency: a player whose game continues to translate as competition level rises in the 2028 class.

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Halima Watkins | 2028 | OPP | NYC Volleyball Academy | PPV 222

Halima Watkins is an opposite hitter out of NYC Volleyball Academy who immediately stands out for her physical upside and long-term ceiling. She has already been selected to the NTDP twice, which is a strong indicator that she’s on the national radar even as she continues to develop her overall game. Right now, her skill set is still considered raw compared to more polished players in her class, and she hasn’t had the same volume of year-round high-level reps as others in more established regions. Even so, the projection here is what makes her so compelling, there’s real belief that her physical tools will translate as she gains more experience and consistency in higher-level match play. Watkins is also starting to build recruiting traction through select camp opportunities at high-level programs, giving her early exposure across different styles of play and coaching environments. She profiles as a true high-ceiling opposite hitter with elite physical potential, early NTDP recognition, and significant developmental upside as she continues gaining experience in the 2028 class.

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Trynity Alsaid | 2028 | Setter | Madfrog Volleyball | PPV 192

Trynity Alsaid is a setter out of Madfrog Volleyball who is quietly stacking experiences that matter more than headlines right now: national camp selection, roster movement, and exposure in high-level environments where decisions get made. She’s currently settling into a new chapter at North Forney after transferring from Poteet, a move that gives her a fresh setting to take on more control of the offense. She’s already been trusted in elite spaces, earning selection to the USAV All-Star Team and landing an invitation to the UA Next Invite-Only Camp, both signals that she’s being evaluated among some of the more closely tracked setters in her class. What stands out with Alsaid isn’t just where she’s been, but the direction things are pointing. She’s continuing to get placed in environments where she’s asked to manage pace, decision-making, and leadership, and those reps are starting to stack up in a meaningful way. Alsaid profiles as a growing setter with national-level exposure, increasing responsibility at the high school level, and a trajectory that’s still very much on the rise as she settles into her next situation in the 2028 class.

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Maggie Adamczyk | 2029 | OH | Tribe 15 Vktry Cardinal | PPV 178

Maggie Adamczyk continues to build a strong profile as an outside hitter in the 2029 class, combining proven results in competitive environments with steady year-to-year development. She was a key part of First Baptist Academy’s run to the 2025 Florida 2A State Runner-Up finish, stepping into a meaningful role in one of the program’s biggest postseason runs. At the national level, she has already helped her club team earn multiple USAV Open Bid Qualifier finishes, showing she can contribute in pressure situations and help her team reach championship pathways. She has also been placed on the 2026 Top Court Season Watch List, adding another layer of recognition as her game continues to trend upward. Adamczyk’s upcoming schedule is packed with a full slate of high-level exposure opportunities this summer, giving her continued chances to compete against strong regional and national competition while expanding her recruiting visibility. She profiles as a competitive, steady outside hitter with proven high school success, early national recognition, and consistent upward momentum as she continues developing in the 2029 class.

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Collyns Livermore | 2029 | Setter | Shockwave 17 Black | PPV 205

Collyns Livermore continues to trend upward as one of the more advanced young setters in the 2029 class, and the level she’s already competing at stands out immediately. A Red Level setter playing two age divisions up with Shockwave 17 Black, Livermore has consistently shown the ability to handle a faster game while still maintaining control and precision as an offensive distributor. What continues to separate her is how cleanly she delivers the ball combined with her explosiveness around the court. Her touch, tempo, and ability to create quality looks for hitters have already earned her major recognition, including UA Next Camp MVP honors and selection to NTDP. She also continues expanding her recruiting exposure this offseason while physically continuing to trend upward, recently updating her height to 6’1”. Finishing up her freshman year at Kapaun Mt. Carmel, Livermore already carries a résumé and level of exposure that most players her age are still working toward. She’s a setter whose combination of size, athleticism, and advanced feel for the position keeps pushing her into higher-level conversations within the 2029 class.

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Caroline Wright | 2028 | OPP | Tribe Volleyball | PPV 152

Caroline Wright is continuing to make noticeable strides this season, both physically and on the court, as her development trajectory keeps moving upward in the 2028 class. A big recent step came in Las Vegas, where she played up with Tribe’s 18s team , stepping into a six-rotation outside hitter role while competing against older, high-level players. Against that level of competition, Wright finished hitting .242, an encouraging sign as she continues adjusting to faster, more physical play. Those kinds of reps against experienced opponents can speed up development quickly, especially for younger attackers learning to score in tougher environments. She has also made clear physical gains over the last few months, focusing on adding muscle through a new workout regimen, something that should continue helping her strength and offensive consistency moving forward. Wright has continued expanding her recruiting exposure this season through multiple select camp opportunities, adding to the momentum she’s beginning to build heading deeper into the summer. She profiles as a competitive, steadily developing pin attacker whose physical growth and willingness to compete continue pushing her game forward in the 2028 class.

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Kiya Boggan | 2027 | MB | Paramount VBC | VERBAL COMMIT: Coppin State | PPV 170

Kiya Boggan has officially come off the board in the 2027 class, verbally committing to Coppin State on May 13, 2026. The Paramount VBC middle blocker heads into the next phase of her career after putting together a résumé filled with strong regional recognition, high-level tournament performances, and continued momentum over the last year. Boggan has steadily built her profile through consistent production and visibility in competitive environments. She earned 2025 AVCA All-Region honors, one of the stronger indicators of the level she’s been playing at within her area, while also landing on the 2025 AVCA Phenom Watch List, further reinforcing her standing as a recognized prospect in the class. She also gained national event recognition as one of the “Stars Who Shined” at the 2025 Capitol Hill Classic, showing her ability to stand out in loaded tournament settings against strong competition. On the high school side, Boggan added a spot on the 2025 Maryland High School All-Tournament Team after previously earning Honorable Mention All-County honors in 2024, showing a clear progression year over year. What stands out most about Boggan’s path is the steady climb. Her résumé reflects a player who continued stacking recognition through both club and high school play while developing into a middle blocker capable of impacting matches on both sides of the net. The commitment to Coppin State feels like the next step in a process that has continued trending upward over multiple seasons. Boggan heads into her senior stretch with strong regional recognition, proven tournament success, and a foundation that should translate well to the next level.

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Chayse Courtney | 2028 | OH | Vision 17G | PPV 244

Chayse Courtney continues to cement herself as one of the premier outside hitters in the 2028 class, and the amount of high-level recognition surrounding her game keeps growing. Playing up a year with Vision 17G, Courtney combines high-end production with explosive athleticism, making her one of the more nationally relevant attackers in her class right now. What immediately jumps out is the physical side of her game. Courtney plays with a dynamic vertical element, attacks at a high release point, and brings an explosive offensive style that consistently pressures defenses. She’s the type of athlete who has the ability to open eyes nationally from a recruiting standpoint because of how naturally her physical tools translate. Her national résumé already reflects that level of attention. Courtney has participated in four NTDP Training Series events across 2025 and 2026, and she is continuing to add exposure this month through both NTDP this weekend and UA next camp in LA next week, keeping her in front of top evaluators in back-to-back elite environments. At the high school level, Courtney put together a dominant sophomore season, finishing with 433 kills, a .352 hitting percentage, 85 aces, and 5.51 points per set, while helping lead her team to WCAL and CIF/CCS Open Championships. She is trending as a high-impact pin hitter with proven production, national-level exposure, and clear upside as one of the more dynamic attackers in the 2028 class.

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