Recruiting outlook: 1–8 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Gauchos · Santa Barbara, California · Big West
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 19 (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
1–8
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
3–4
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining
4–5
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Auburn TomkinsonUSA NTDP Training SeriesPrevious school: Illinois | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | OH | Carlsbad, Calif.Carlsbad HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ava ZamoraPrevious school: Stony Brook University | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as So. | S | San Diego, Calif.Westview HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Avery Gibbs | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | OPPOpposite | Loveland, ColoradoThompson Valley HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ayva Ostovar | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | S | San Clemente, Calif.Mater Dei HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 29 | 107 | 8 | 3 | 49 | .102 | 519 | 19 | 19 | 176 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 27.5 |
| Bella MathisPrevious school: Belmont University | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | MB | Granite Bay, Calif.Granite Bay HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Bianca Nistor | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | L/DSDefensive Specialist/Libero | Plymouth, Minn.Wayzata HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 23 | 66 | 1 | 1 | 6 | .000 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Cortni Youngblood | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | L/DSDefensive Specialist | Los Angeles, Calif.Lakewood HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 30 | 114 | 0 | 1 | 13 | -.077 | 140 | 18 | 30 | 371 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Danica RachUSA NTDP Training SeriesPrevious school: Boston College | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | OH | Porter Ranch, Calif.Sierra Canyon HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Emery TubbsPrevious school: Texas A&M - Corpus Christi | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | MB | Corona, Calif.Santiago HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Emma McDermott | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | OH | Larkspur, Calif.Redwood HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 31 | 115 | 162 | 73 | 453 | .196 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 16 | 74 | 90 | 215 |
| Gabi Martinez | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | OH | Katy, TexasCinco Ranch HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 31 | 114 | 320 | 129 | 761 | .251 | 13 | 18 | 41 | 154 | 13 | 37 | 50 | 369.5 |
| Kate Martin | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | OHOutside Hitter/Libero | Mar Vista, Calif.Marymount HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 26 | 70 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .000 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 45 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Milan Rex | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | S | Alexandria, Va.Alexandria City HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 25 | 86 | 4 | 3 | 26 | .038 | 469 | 10 | 24 | 170 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Reilly GouethPrevious school: New York University | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | MB | Carlsbad, Calif.Sage Creek HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sandrea Thomas | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | MB | San Jose, Calif.Archbishop Mitty HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Selah Wadsworth | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | OH | Scottsdale, Ariz.Scottsdale Christian Academy | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sophia WendlickPrevious school: Creighton | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | OH | Milwaukee, Wis.Divine Savior Holy Angels | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
