Recruiting outlook: 1–5 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Braves · Lorman, Mississippi · Southwestern Athletic Conf.
Head coach
Head coach since at least 2024
2025 sets played by class
2026–27 roster
17
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Counters 18
Designated seats above cap 0
Coach's 2024–25 avg 16 (historical)
Coach's usual roster
Based on 3 seasons under this coach
Current 2026–27 roster · 17 players
Domestic 16 · 94% · International 1 · 6%
1 · 6%current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining
1–5
Spots left
Ceiling, not spots available.
Designated seats leaving: 0 (not backfilled).
current high-school juniors
Slated to replace current players with 2 seasons of eligibility remaining
5
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining
5–6
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
3–4
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year | MP | SP | K | E | TA | PCT | A | SA | SE | DIG | BS | BA | BLK | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alexis BurtonPrevious school: Coastal Bend College | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | OH | Bryan, TexasBryan HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Bailey Upshaw | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | MB | La Porte, TexasLa Porte HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 19 | 57 | 33 | 21 | 127 | .094 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 20 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 43.5 |
| Brayla Doss | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | L/DSLibero / Defensive Specialist | Memphis, Tenn.MASE-Memphis | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 25 | 57 | 0 | 2 | 14 | -.143 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Courtney CarterPrevious school: Tarleton State | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | OHOutside Hitter / Right Side | Tomball, TexasKlein Cain HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 29 | 93 | 198 | 169 | 691 | .042 | 8 | 22 | 43 | 167 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 225 |
| Cristin Webb | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | MB | DeSoto, TexasDeSoto HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 25 | 62 | 40 | 22 | 136 | .132 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 24 | 2 | 19 | 21 | 58.5 |
| Daylin SaikiPrevious school: Moorpark College | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as So. | S | Camarillo, Calif.Grace HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| De’Nyla HarlanPrevious school: Edward Waters | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | OH | Warner Robins, Ga.Houston County HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Jaylynn McNeillPrevious school: Hutchinson CC | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | OHOutside Hitter / Right Side | Houston, TexasKlein Cain HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Juliana HenaoPrevious school: Arizona Western | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | S | Cali, ColombiaColegia Comfandi El Prado | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 27 | 81 | 16 | 6 | 110 | .091 | 480 | 20 | 9 | 129 | 6 | 22 | 28 | 53 |
| Kasey Watkins | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | OHOutside Hitter / Opposite | Cedar Hill, TexasCedar Hill HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 27 | 75 | 16 | 21 | 77 | -.065 | 6 | 16 | 24 | 91 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 35.5 |
| Kayla Jones | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | OHOutside Hitter / Defensive Specialist | Houston, TexasMacArthur HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 17 | 32 | 14 | 12 | 57 | .035 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 28.5 |
| Kelsey Burks | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MB | LaGrange, Ga.LaGrange HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ki’ara Knight-Thompson | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MB | Killeen, TexasEllison HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ma'Kayla CoatsPrevious school: Goldey-Beacom | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | OPPRight Side / Setter | Ann Arbor, Mich.Pioneer HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 13 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 71 | -.028 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Mariyah YoungPrevious school: Norfolk State | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | SSetter/Defensive Specialist | Mill Creek, WashNorth Creek HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rylan Jones | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | MB | Dallas, TexasCedar Hill HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 27 | 84 | 167 | 79 | 462 | .190 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 36 | 9 | 29 | 38 | 192.5 |
| Tomoni Giddings | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | L/DSLibero / Defensive Specialist | Dallas, TexasCedar Hill HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 29 | 93 | 17 | 9 | 117 | .068 | 56 | 8 | 9 | 340 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
