Recruiting outlook: 0–4 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Cyclones · Ames, Iowa · Big 12
Head coach
22nd season since 2005
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 19 (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
0–4
Spots left
Ceiling, not spots available.
Designated seats leaving: 0–1 (not backfilled).
current high-school juniors
Slated to replace current players with 2 seasons of eligibility remaining
2
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining
4
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Abbi BrenizerPrevious school: DMACC | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Designated proxyAssumed clockListed as Sr. | MBMB/RS | Norwalk, IowaNorwalk | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 24 | 17 | 6 | 38 | .289 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 32 |
| Alea Goolsby | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | OH | Olathe, Kan.Saint Thomas Aquinas | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 29 | 98 | 316 | 142 | 836 | .208 | 8 | 7 | 41 | 157 | 4 | 32 | 36 | 343 |
| Annalise Grant | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | L/DS | West Des Moines, IowaDowling Catholic | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 19 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ava MartinPrevious school: San Jose State | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | S | Leawood, Kan.Bishop Miege | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 25 | 77 | 4 | 2 | 9 | .222 | 226 | 14 | 24 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Baileigh CarlsenPrevious school: Auburn | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as So. | L/DS | Ankeny, IowaAnkeny | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| D'Aaliyah Kemp | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MB | Indianapolis, Ind.Mt. Vernon | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ella Florez | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | S | Shawnee, KansasMill Valley | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Katie Byergo | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MBMB/RS | Chesterfield, Mo.Parkway West | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Layna WaselewskyPrevious school: Eastern Michigan | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as So. | L/DSDS/L | Ada, Mich.Forest Hills Eastern | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Lilly Wachholz | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | OPPRS | Waconia, Minn.Mayer Lutheran | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 22 | 66 | 148 | 63 | 365 | .233 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 44 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 168.5 |
| Macie Lupkes | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MB | Cedar Rapids, IowaXavier | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mesaiya BettisUSA NTDP Training Series | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | OH | Apple Valley, Minn.Burnsville | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Nayeli Gonzalez | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | OH | San Antonio, TexasCornerstone Christian | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Nayeli Ti'aPrevious school: San Jose State | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | OH | Livermore, Calif.Granada | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 25 | 98 | 241 | 114 | 676 | .188 | 13 | 20 | 28 | 221 | 4 | 20 | 24 | 275 |
| Pam McCune | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | MB | Upper Marlboro, Md.St. John's | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 19 | 73 | 125 | 28 | 286 | .339 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 39 | 47 | 153.5 |
| Rachel Van GorpUSA U-21 | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | L/DSL | Olathe, Kan.Heritage Christian Academy | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 31 | 118 | 2 | 0 | 14 | .143 | 120 | 37 | 24 | 556 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| Reagan Hanfelt | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | MBMB/RS | Ankeny, IowaAnkeny | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 41 | 73 | 23 | 143 | .350 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 33 | 6 | 31 | 37 | 106.5 |
| Reese Naeve | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | L/DS | Iowa City, IowaIowa City Regina | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Taylor Johnson | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MB | Houston, TexasRidge Point | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
