Recruiting outlook: 1–3 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Grizzlies · Missoula, Montana · Big Sky
Head coach
Head coach since at least 2023
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 18 (historical)
Coach's usual roster
Based on 4 seasons under this coach
Current 2026–27 roster · 17 players
Domestic 17 · 100% · International 0 · 0%
current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining
1–3
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
4–5
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining
6
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
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 Stone | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | OH | Austin, TexasSan Juan Hills HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Annika Wright | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | S | Maple Valley, Wash.Tahoma HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 27 | 97 | 4 | 1 | 17 | .176 | 106 | 18 | 21 | 183 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Avery Merritt | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | OH | Kirkland, Wash.Eastside Catholic HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17 | .059 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Brooklyn Pierce | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MB | Billings, Mont.Billings West HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Delaney Russell | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | OH | Denver, Colo.Valor Christian | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 28 | 106 | 377 | 180 | 1133 | .174 | 36 | 13 | 28 | 294 | 4 | 19 | 23 | 403.5 |
| Elle McCandlessPrevious school: Seattle Pacific | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | MB | Lehi, UtahSkyridge HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Grace RylandPrevious school: UNC-Asheville | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | L/DSDS | North Platte, Neb.North Platte HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracie Cagle | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | S | Frisco, TexasReedy HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 28 | 106 | 83 | 17 | 231 | .286 | 1048 | 46 | 27 | 286 | 3 | 39 | 42 | 151.5 |
| Halle Walker | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | L/DSDS/L | Twin Falls, IdahoTwin Falls HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isa Taylor | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | OH | West Jordan, UtahSkyline HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Josie Blazina | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | OH | Belgrade, Mont.Belgrade HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 48 | -.021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 15.5 |
| Kaylee Paulson | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | OH | Coeur d'Alene, IdahoCoeur d'Alene HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Madeline Sanderson | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | L/DSDS | Colorado Springs, Colo.Lewis Palmer HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 28 | 106 | 1 | 6 | 27 | -.185 | 21 | 18 | 38 | 245 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Mylee Blake | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | OH | Albany, Ore.West Albany HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 28 | 100 | 231 | 107 | 729 | .170 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 41 | 2 | 24 | 26 | 247 |
| Olivia Liermann | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | OH | Coeur d'Alene, IdahoLake City HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sophia Vella | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | MBMB/OPP | Danville, Calif.San Ramon Valley HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 18 | 33 | 35 | 13 | 83 | .265 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 41 |
| Sydney Pierce | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | MB | Billings, Mont.Billings West HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 28 | 105 | 236 | 60 | 537 | .328 | 9 | 30 | 33 | 63 | 9 | 69 | 78 | 309.5 |
