Recruiting outlook: 3–9 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Golden Gophers/ Gophers · Minneapolis, Minnesota · Big Ten
Head coach
Head coach since at least 2023
2025 sets played by class
2026–27 roster
16
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 4 seasons under this coach
Current 2026–27 roster · 16 players
Domestic 14 · 88% · International 2 · 13%
1 · 6%
1 · 6%current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining
1–7
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
2
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alex AcevedoPrevious school: Oregon | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | OHOutside | Nampa, IdahoSkyview | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 15 | 42 | 111 | 26 | 303 | .281 | 5 | 15 | 8 | 53 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 133 |
| Calissa MinateeUSA U-19USA NTDP Training Series | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | MB | Kansas City, Mo.North Kansas City | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 28 | 48 | 10 | 89 | .427 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 26 | 29 | 64 |
| Carly GilkUSA U-21USA U-19USA NTDP Training Series | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | OPPOpposite | Brooklyn Park, Minn.Champlin Park | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 29 | 95 | 219 | 75 | 496 | .290 | 26 | 25 | 45 | 160 | 0 | 56 | 56 | 272 |
| Elena HoeckeUSA U-19USA NTDP Training Series | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MB | Lino Lakes, Minn.Centennial | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Georgia LeePrevious school: Rutgers | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | S | Phoenix, Ariz.Corona Del Sol | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 34 | 115 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | 18 | 27 | 27 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Jordan TaylorUSA U-21USA U-19USA NTDP Training Series | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | MB | Houston, TexasLangham Creek | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 31 | 100 | 132 | 28 | 301 | .346 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 14 | 109 | 123 | 200.5 |
| Kate ThibaultPrevious school: Oregon | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | L/DS | Watertown, Minn.Watertown-Mayer | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 34 | 119 | 2 | 0 | 8 | .250 | 50 | 6 | 21 | 245 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Kelly KinneyUSA U-21USA U-19USA NTDP Training Series | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | OHOutside | West Palm Beach, Fla.The King's Academy | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 34 | 108 | 254 | 107 | 725 | .203 | 14 | 28 | 37 | 74 | 0 | 54 | 54 | 309 |
| Lucie BlažkováPrevious school: Washington State | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | MB | Ceská Trebová, Czech RepublicGymnázium a SOŠ pedagogická | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Madi Kraft | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | L/DS | Eagan, Minn.Eagan | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Makenna CrossonUSA NTDP Training Series | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | OHOutside | San Jose, Calif.Archbishop Mitty H.S. | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| McKenna Garr | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | L/DS | Rush City, Minn.Rush City | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 33 | 115 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 90 | 21 | 23 | 385 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Mckenna WuchererUSA U-21USA U-18 | Seasons left: 0 (exhausted)Assumed clockListed as 5th | OHOutside | Brookfield, Wis.Brookfield Central | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Olivia Swenson | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | L/DSDefensive Specialist | Minnetonka, Minn.Wayzata | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Stella SwensonUSA U-21USA NTDP Training Series | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | S | Minnetonka, Minn.Wayzata | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 34 | 119 | 70 | 22 | 198 | .242 | 1163 | 36 | 37 | 255 | 4 | 70 | 74 | 145 |
| Zeynep Palabiyik | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | L/DS | Istanbul, TurkeyEnka Schools | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 4 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
