Recruiting outlook: 0–6 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Pirates · Greenville, North Carolina · American
Head coach
7th season since 2020
2025 sets played by class
2026–27 roster
19
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Counters 18
Designated seats above cap 1
Coach's 2024–25 avg 17 (historical)
Coach's usual roster
Based on 4 seasons under this coach
Current 2026–27 roster · 19 players
Domestic 19 · 100% · International 0 · 0%
current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining
0–5
Spots left
Ceiling, not spots available.
Designated seats leaving: 1 (not backfilled).
current high-school juniors
Slated to replace current players with 2 seasons of eligibility remaining
4
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining
3
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alli Butrum | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as 2nd YR | L/DSDefensive Specialist/Libero | San Antonio, TexasJohnson High School | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 26 | 87 | 13 | 13 | 59 | .000 | 18 | 12 | 20 | 184 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 27.5 |
| Angeles Alderete | Seasons left: 0 (exhausted)Designated proxyAssumed clockListed as 5th YR | OH | Miami Springs, Fla.Mater Academy Charter | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Aulie Huff | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as 4th YR | OPPRight Side | Suffolk, Va.Kings Fork High School | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 27 | 97 | 254 | 84 | 639 | .266 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 56 | 2 | 65 | 67 | 295.5 |
| Brook Watkins | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as 1st YR | S | Wake Forest, N.C.North Raleigh Christian Academy | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Brooklyn AllisonPrevious school: UAB | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as 4th YR | L/DSDefensive Specialist/Libero | Birmingham, Ala.Spain Park High School | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 13 | 50 | 2 | 1 | 10 | .100 | 42 | 7 | 4 | 223 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Clara Cloninger | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as 1st YR | L/DSDefensive Specialist/Outside Hitter | Cherryville, N.C.North Myrtle Beach High School | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ekwe Anwah | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as 4th YR | MB | Coppell, TexasCoppell High School | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 16 | 36 | 28 | 12 | 67 | .239 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 37.5 |
| Ellie Pate | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as 4th YR | OH | Auburn, Ala.Auburn High School | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 15 | 57 | 187 | 83 | 576 | .181 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 141 | 4 | 28 | 32 | 223 |
| Emma OrtizPrevious school: Syracuse | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as 3rd YR | L/DSDefensive Specialist/Libero | Orlando, Fla.Winter Park High School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Jaci Hall | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as 1st YR | OH | San Antonio, TexasHarlan High School | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Kai BaileyPrevious school: UTSA | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as 4th YR | MB | Atlanta, Ga.Collins Hill High School | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 27 | 97 | 190 | 75 | 395 | .291 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 21 | 17 | 87 | 104 | 250.5 |
| Kanani Magee | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as 1st YR | OPPRight Side | Atlanta, Ga.Westlake High School | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Katie Schuele | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as 2nd YR | S | Aurora, Ill.Metea Valley High School | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 23 | 66 | 2 | 2 | 20 | .000 | 161 | 15 | 20 | 102 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Lhogan Wright | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as 1st YR | OH | McDonough, Ga.Eagle's Landing High School | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Melanie Pinales | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as 1st YR | MB | Toms River, N.J.Toms River High School South | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Naala KasungaPrevious school: Miami | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as 2nd YR | OPPOpposite Hitter | Arlington, TexasFlower Mound High School | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Nina EdwardsPrevious school: Bowie State | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as 4th YR | MB | Matthews, N.C.Levine Middle College High School | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sydney Buchanan | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as 2nd YR | OH | Frankfort, Ill.Mother McAuley High School | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 20 | 72 | 198 | 83 | 582 | .198 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 69 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 216.5 |
| Taryn Gilreath | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as 3rd YR | S | Cypress, TexasCypress Ranch | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 27 | 101 | 81 | 29 | 265 | .196 | 767 | 22 | 31 | 202 | 5 | 39 | 44 | 127.5 |
