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Ranking The 20 Hottest MLB Prospects

Baseball America’s Hot Sheet ranks the 20 hottest prospects from the previous week. This week’s installment considers how minor league players performed through Sep. 1. Contributing this week were BA staffers J.J. Cooper, Josh Norris and Jesús Cano.

The Hot Sheet simply recognizes how the hottest prospects in the minors did in the past week—it’s not a re-ranking of the Baseball America Top 100 Prospects.

We’ll be hosting our weekly Hot Sheet Show on YouTube at 3:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday this week. We’ll then be answering prospect questions in our weekly Hot Sheet chat on Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET.

1. Gavin Cross, OF, Royals
  • Team: Double-A Northwest Arkansas (Texas)
  • Age: 24
  • Why He’s Here: .379/.400/.931 (11-for-29) 8 R, 3 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR, 7 RBIs, 1 BB, 3 SO, 2 SB

The Scoop: It was a great week for Royals prospects—as the rest of this Hot Sheet attests—but none had a better week than Cross. It was much needed, as in his second try at the Texas League, Cross has found the league to be even tougher than it was in 2024. He still has an outside shot at a 20-20 season if he stays this hot—he has a career high 16 home runs and 20 steals—but he’s also trying to get his on-base percentage above .300 (it’s currently .292). (JJ)

2. Esmerlyn Valdez, OF, Pirates
  • Team: Double-A Altoona (Eastern)
  • Age: 21
  • Why He’s Here: .444/.500/.926 (12-for-27) 9 R, 1 2B, 4 HR, 9 RBIs, 2 BB, 6 SO

The Scoop: Valdez laid waste to the South Atlantic League in the first half of the season. While he hasn’t pillaged Eastern League pitchers the same way, he’s still finishing strong in what has been an exceptional season. Valdez’s power had yet to show up in the Eastern League, but this week fixed that. And one of those homers came off of Alex Clemmey. Valdez now has 26 home runs on the season, sixth best in the minors. (JJ) 

3. Josh Grosz, RHP, Rockies
  • Team: High-A Spokane (Northwest)
  • Age: 22
  • Why He’s Here: 0-1, 1.50, 1 GS, 6 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 12 SO

The Scoop: The Rockies have made a concerted effort to strengthen their pitching depth in the farm system, including acquiring Grosz and Griffin Herring in the deadline trade that sent Ryan McMahon to the Yankees. This week, Grosz delivered his most dominant performance, matching a career-high with 12 strikeouts. His fastball sits comfortably at 93–95 mph and can touch 98, complemented by a sharp, mid-80s slider and a deceptive changeup that reaches the upper 80s. (JC)

4. K.C. Hunt, RHP, Brewers
  • Team: Double-A Biloxi (Southern League)
  • Age: 25
  • Why He’s Here: 0-0, 1.64, 2 GS, 11 IP, 8 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 12 SO

The Scoop: Hunt dropped out of the Brewers’ Top 30 prospects, which is a notable shift considering Milwaukee currently boasts BA’s top-ranked farm system. His performance hasn’t been poor, but his stats didn’t fully reflect his on-field impact last season. He doesn’t feature overpowering stuff, instead relying upon deception and command to stay effective. His fastball sits at 92–94 mph and plays up due to a clean, deceptive arm stroke that allows him to hide the ball well. That added layer of deception disrupts timing and gives his entire arsenal more effectiveness than the velocity suggests. (JC)

5. Spencer Nivens, OF, Royals
  • Team: Double-A Northwest Arkansas (Texas League)
  • Age: 23
  • Why He’s Here: .520/.519/.960 (13-for-25), 4 R, 1 2B, 0 3B, 2 HR, 7 RBIs, 1 BB, 5 SO

The Scoop: The Royals’ 2023 fifth-round pick out of Missouri State started slowly in his first full pro season but broke out in August that year with a scorching 1.233 OPS and 13 home runs. While he hasn’t replicated that level of production consistently this season, his performance last week offers an encouraging sign. If he can tap back into that August 2023 form, he has the tools to become a legitimate power threat in the system. (JC)

6. Carson Roccaforte, OF, Royals
  • Team: Double-A Northwest Arkansas (Texas)
  • Age: 23
  • Why He’s Here: .385/.467/.885 (10-for-26) 10 R, 4 2B, 3 HR, 7 RBIs, 4 BB, 8 SO, 1 SB

The Scoop: When the Royals promoted Roccaforte to Northwest Arkansas in late July, he was hitting .237/.364/.466 in the Midwest League. While the Texas League is a better offensive environment than the Midwest League, the tougher competition meant it would be a solid finish to the year if Roccaforte matched or slightly exceeded his Midwest League numbers. Instead, the promotion has helped him find a new gear. Roccaforte has six three-hit games in just 34 Texas League games, and he’s hitting .312/.397/.496 at the new level. About the only thing that hasn’t improved since his promotion is his basestealing. He was 33-of-40 in the Midwest League but is only 8-of-12 in the Texas League. (JJ)

7. Adam Serwinowski, LHP, Dodgers
  • Team: High-A Great Lakes (Midwest)
  • Age: 21
  • Why He’s Here: 1-0, 1.29, 1 GS, 7 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 HR, 0 BB, 12 SO

The Scoop: In five starts since he was traded to the Dodgers and moved from one Midwest League team to another, Serwinowski has set his season high in strikeouts twice, cut his walk rate by a walk per nine innings and lowered his ERA from 4.84 for Dayton to 1.55 for Great Lakes. His pitch mix remains largely unchanged, and his delivery looks like a carbon copy of what it was when he was a Reds prospect. But now he’s throwing strikes at an above-average rate of 65% compared to a below-average 62% mark previously. Control and finding a third pitch are Serwinowski’s two biggest challenges. He’s doing a good job of improving at least one of those two issues. (JJ)

8. Gabriel Rincones Jr., 1B, Phillies
  • Team: Triple-A Lehigh Valley (International)
  • Age: 24
  • Why He’s Here: .474/.583/1.105 (9-for-19), 10 R, 0 2B, 0 3B, 4 HR, 10 RBIs, 4 BB, 2 SO, 1-for-1 SB

The Scoop: Rincones has made a name for himself with his impressive power, hitting a career-high 17 home runs this year. While he consistently makes solid, hard contact, maintaining that consistency at the plate has been a hurdle, especially when facing pitches in the strike zone. Despite these challenges, his raw power and ability to generate hard-hit balls position him as a promising hitter with the potential to become a key run producer. (JC)

9. Parks Harber, OF, Giants
  • Team: High-A (Northwest)
  • Age: 23
  • Why He’s Here: .375/.483/1.042 (9-for-24), 7 R, 1 2B, 0 3B, 5 HR, 10 RBIs, 5 BB, 4 SO

The Scoop: Harber, acquired from the Yankees in the Camilo Doval trade, brings a power-first profile to the organization. He launched 20 homers during his senior season at North Carolina, and that raw strength has continued to translate in pro ball. That power erupted this week with a five-homer outburst. If he can build on that momentum, Harber could become a slugging threat. (JC)

10. Dylan Jordan, RHP, Angels
  • Team: Low-A Inland Empire (California)
  • Age: 22
  • Why He’s Here: 2-0, 0.00, 2 GS, 10 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 10 SO

The Scoop: Jordan, along with Trey Gregory-Alford, was one of the standout arms from the Angels’ Arizona Complex League championship squad to earn a promotion to Low-A Inland Empire. Since arriving, Jordan has shown no signs of slowing down, seamlessly continuing his strong form with a 1.05 ERA and 27 strikeouts across 25.2 innings. He’s played a key role in helping the 66ers capture the second-half California League South Division title. He mixes a lively fastball and sharp slider with control-focused pitching, flashing strikeout and groundout potential. (JC)

11. Joey Oakie, RHP, Guardians
  • Team: Low-A Lynchburg (Carolina)
  • Age: 19
  • Why He’s Here: 1-0, 0.00, 1 GS, 5 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 4 BB, 11 SO

The Scoop: There’s little to complain about with Oakie’s stuff. He’s touched 100 mph this year and sits 95—and his 86-89 mph slider may be better than his fastball. Control troubles have led to some ugly outings, but he’s shown flashes of brilliance, too. This past week, he put it all together for five innings. Oakie’s slider was evil on Thursday. He struck out the first three batters he faced and the final three in what was his best outing as a pro. (JJ)

12. Konnor Griffin, SS, Pirates
  • Team: Double-A Altoona (Eastern)
  • Age: 19
  • Why He’s Here: .348/.423/.783 (8-for-23), 5 R, 1 2B, 0 3B, 3 HR, 12 RBIs, 2 BB, 3 SO, 1-for-1 SB

The Scoop: Everywhere Griffin has gone, the story has been the same. The man has hit—for both average and power—and provided jolts of electricity in every game he plays. He is one of just two players in the minors who have maintained a .300/.400/.500 slash line over the course of 400 plate appearances while also being younger than 21 (more on this below). This past week also included Griffin’s first multi-home run game of the year, which is doubly impressive when you consider he’s the youngest player in the history of the Altoona franchise. (JN)

13. Carter Jensen, C, Royals
  • Team: Triple-A Omaha (International)
  • Age: 23
  • Why He’s Here: .412/.524/1.059 (7-for-17), 5 R, 2 2B, 0 3B, 2 HR, 8 RBIs, 4 BB, 4 SO, 2-for-2 SB

The Scoop: A lifelong dream has become reality for Jensen—a Kansas City native and Royals fan—when he officially received the call to the big leagues. Before his promotion, he closed out his minor league stint on a high note. Now, he’ll don the same uniform he once cheered for as a kid. With Salvador Perez now 35 and seeing more time away from catching duties, Jensen has a real opportunity to establish himself as the Royals’ catcher of the future. (JC)

14. Zach Cole, OF, Astros
  • Team: Triple-A Sugar Land (International)
  • Age: 25
  • Why He’s Here: .368/.429/1.324 (7-for-19), 5 R, 1 2B, 0 3B, 3 HR, 5 RBIs, 2 BB, 4 SO

The Scoop: Cole is a dynamic athlete with explosive tools across the board, including plus speed and raw power. At the plate, he punishes fastballs and posts elite contact quality when he connects, but swing-and-miss issues persist. If he can refine his approach and cut down on chase, Cole has everyday big league upside. (JC)

15. Jacob Reimer, 3B, Mets
  • Team: Double-A Binghamton (Eastern)
  • Age: 21
  • Why He’s Here: .474/.524/.895 (9-for-19) 6 R, 5 2B, 1 HR, 7 RBIs, 2 BB, 3 SO, 1 SB

The Scoop: If you haven’t noticed Reimer’s season yet, it’s time to pay attention. He’s been just as good since he got the midseason bump to Binghamton, and he has few weaknesses at the plate. He makes plenty of contact, hits the ball hard and rarely expands his zone. Reimer is hitting .286/.386/.513 overall this year with 17 home runs and 15 steals. (JJ)

16. Gabriel Gonzalez, OF, Twins
  • Team: Triple-A St. Paul (International)
  • Age: 21
  • Why He’s Here: .421/.450/.895 (8-for-19), 3 R, 0 2B, 0 3B, 3 HR, 7 RBIs, 1 BB, 4 SO, 1-for-2 SB

The Scoop: Very quietly, Gonzalez has been one of the most dominant players in the minor leagues this season. This past week’s output boosted Gonzalez’s on-base percentage to an even .400, which helped him join No. 1 overall prospect Konnor Griffin as the players 21 or younger with 400 or more plate appearances and a slash line of .300/.400/.500. The former Mariners prospect has ascended three levels this season and has been outstanding at every stop, including three strong weeks at Triple-A that have put him a step away from Minneapolis. (JN)

17. Christian Oppor, LHP, White Sox
  • Team: High-A Winston-Salem (South Atlantic)
  • Age: 21
  • Why He’s Here: 1-0, 0.00, 2 GS,  9 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 1 HBP, 3 BB, 11 SO

The Scoop: Oppor has been carving up hitters in the final full month of the season, holding hitters to a .179/.250/.275 slash line in August. Oppor’s slider is one of the best in the Sally League when he lands it. No one has squared one up for an extra-base hit all season according to Synergy Sports data, and he has a 56% miss rate with it. But he’s only thrown it for strikes 48% of the time. If he can harness his slider just a little more often, the combination with his mid-to-upper 90s fastball will allow him to take off. (JJ)

18. JR Ritchie, RHP, Braves
  • Team: Triple-A Gwinnett (International)
  • Age: 22
  • Why He’s Here: 1-0, 0.00, 6 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 11 SO, 0 HR

The Scoop: All summer, Ritchie has been one of the best pitchers in the minor leagues. He’s risen from High-A to Triple-A with nary a blip on his card. This past week, he turned in one of his best starts yet. The 11 strikeouts were a career high, and the outing stands as the only of his career with double-digit punch outs. He racked up 14 whiffs in that outing, as well. Ritchie looks like Atlanta’s next homegrown rotation piece. (JN)

19. Thomas White, LHP, Marlins
  • Team: Double-A Pensacola (Southern)
  • Age: 20
  • Why He’s Here: 1-0, 0.00, 5 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 4 BB, 10 SO, 0 HR

The Scoop: White has been outstanding this season. The lefthander is one of the best pitching prospects in the sport and has spent all year reaffirming that reputation. In his final turn with Pensacola before earning a promotion to Triple-A, White dissected Chattanooga and put a cap on a surgical summer. He finished August with 1.07 ERA and 42 strikeouts against just 14 walks over 25.1 innings. White struck out 10 over five hitless frames this week, marking his second start of the year with double-digit punch outs. Now, he’ll get his first test at the highest level of the minor leagues. If his work in the Southern League is any indication, he’ll be more than up to the task. (JN)

20. Marco Luciano, OF, Giants
  • Team: Triple-A Sacramento (Pacific Coast)
  • Age: 23
  • Why He’s Here: .409/.500/.773 (9-for-22), 8 R, 2 2B, 0 3B, 2 HR, 5 RBIs, 4 BB, 5 SO

The Scoop: With weeks like this, it’s easy to still hold out a flicker of hope for Luciano, the Giants’ former top prospect whose star has faded in recent years as he’s scuffled at Triple-A. He hasn’t torn it up this year, but his last two months have provided reason for optimism. Since July 1, Luciano, who is days away from turning 24, has hit .252/.411/.585 with eight doubles, 11 home runs and nearly as many walks (34) as strikeouts (36). (JN)

Helium

Santiago Castellanos, RHP, Twins

The Dominican Summer League season is over, and Castellanos spent all season establishing himself as one of its brightest pitching prospects. The righthander didn’t turn 17 years old until he was five starts into his pro career, yet he still blended stuff and pitchability into a package dripping with upside. Castellanos’ fastball sits comfortably between 93-95 mph and can reach a few ticks hotter. He backs it with a changeup and curveball, both with plus potential. The biggest question in Castellanos’ game involves his durability. He’s a smaller pitcher and tired a bit down the stretch. If he can gain strength and stamina, he has the upside of a midrotation starter. (JN)

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Owens, Zukley Sweep United East Women’s Track & Field Athlete Of The Week Awards

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LATHAM, N.Y. – Juniors Savannah Owens (Frederick, Md./Gov. Thomas Johnson) and Jillian Zukley (Severna Park, Md./Severna Park) of the St. Mary’s College of Maryland women’s indoor track & field team claimed the United East Conference Women’s Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week awards as released by the league office Tuesday (Dec. 9).

Owens was named the United East Track Athlete of the Week for the first time in her career while Zukley garnered United East Field Athlete of the Week honors for the fifth time during her indoor career.

St. Mary’s College opened the 2025-26 campaign at the Christopher Newport University Holiday Open on Dec. 6.

Owens broke a school record in her return following a year away from the Seahawks indoor and outdoor track & field teams. The 5-5 sprinter took second in the 600m with a program record of 1:44.22, breaking the previous school record of 1:49.93 set by teammate Avery Arizzi ’27 on Dec. 2, 2023. She also placed third in the 800m in 2:35.81 while leading off the fourth-place 4x400m.

Following her performance, Owens leads the conference in the 800m while ranking 18th in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Zukley qualified for the 2026 All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference (AARTFC) Championships (Mar. 6-7) in the weight throw in the first indoor meet of the season. The 6-3 thrower opened her junior campaign with a bang as she captured the shot put with 11.67m. She then came in second in the weight throw with a school record 15.11m, knocking off her own record of 13.79m set on Jan. 31, 2025, at the Marlin Invitational.

Zukley currently leads the league in both events while ranking fourth in the Mid-Atlantic region in weight throw and sixth in shot put.

SMCM will be idle until the new year when St. Mary’s College travels to the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in Staten Island, N.Y. to compete in the Spartan Invitational hosted by St. Thomas Aquinas College. Action is slated to begin at 12 pm on Friday, January 9.

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Purdue Volleyball Adds ACC All-Freshman Outside Hitter to 2026 Roster

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Purdue has added a young star to its 2026 roster via the transfer portal. The Boilermakers landed a commitment from former Georgia Tech outside hitter Mimi Mambu. She comes to West Lafayette with three years of eligibility remaining.

Mambu spent her freshman season with the Yellow Jackets and was named to the ACC All-Freshman Team. She averaged 2.923 kills per set and hit .155 for the year. The 6-foot outside hitter also totaled 48 blocks and averaged 1.067 digs per set.

“What a wonderful Christmas gift to get the commitment from a smart and dynamic student-athlete,” coach Dave Shondell said in a statement. “We’re excited to have this hard-hitting high-flyer join our team after such a strong first season at Georgia Tech where she helped lead them to an NCAA tournament appearance. We watched Mimi play in high school and knew she would be a special player. Mimi learned so much about our program from Kash [Akasha Anderson] and Isabelle Bardin who are good friends from the D.C. area.”

Shondell saw Mambu up close during the 2025 season. On Sept. 3, the Boilermakers hosted Georgia Tech in the Stacey Clark Classic. The Yellow Jackets won the match 3-1, and the freshman hitter ended the evening with 10 digs and seven kills.

Georgia Tech ended the year with a 16-14 record.

Mambu will likely fill a void left by Purdue senior Akasha Anderson, who proved to be one of the top hitters last season. After transferring in from Michigan State, the senior averaged 2.911 kills per set and had a .282 hitting percentage. She only got better as the season progressed.

Mambu will join a talented and experienced roster in West Lafayette. She joins All-Big Ten selections Kenna Wollard and Grace Heaney at the pin-hitter spots. She will also be playing alongside All-Big Ten setter Taylor Anderson and All-Big Ten honorable mention libero Ryan McAleer.

Purdue closed out the 2025 season with a 27-7 record and a trip to the Regional Final round of the NCAA Tournament.

Mambu had ups and downs

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As any freshman might, Mambu had some highs and lows throughout her freshman campaign. She reached a double-digit kill total in 13 of Georgia Tech’s 30 matches.

Mambu also had some off days, though. On five occasions, she ended a match with a negative hit percentage. Three of those came against Louisville, Pitt, and Purdue, all of which made deep runs into the NCAA Tournament.

Mambu is a tremendous athlete with high-flying ability and a strong arm. The biggest focus for Shondell and the Boilermakers will be to develop some consistency, but Purdue’s coaching staff has proven it can correct some of those issues.

Plus, with a full year of college volleyball now under her belt, Mambu is likely to show major improvement from her freshman to sophomore season.

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Cougars come back to win Pop-Tarts Bowl 25-21 over Georgia Tech – BYU Athletics – Official Athletics Website

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On second-and-nine, Bachmeier found Roberts in a tight window for a gain of 18. Damuni added four yards, and on third down, Roberts caught a 7-yard pass to move the chains. Bachmeier and Ryan connected for the seventh time, this time for 13 yards to pin BYU at the Yellow Jacket six-yard line. After Kingston recorded a four-yard carry, Nawahine took the direct snap and plowed into the end zone. Keeping the offense on the field to go for two, Bachmier rushed it into the end zone to cut the deficit to three.

BYU forced the game’s first three-and-out. Kingston returned the punt 34 yards to set BYU up at its 45.

Bachmeier pitched to Damuni for a gain of five on first down. The freshman running back gained one yard on the next play, but the Cougars were unable to convert on third-and-four, and Vander Haar and the punting unit returned to the field, resulting in the second three-and-out of the game.

An illegal snap penalty pushed Georgia Tech back to its four-yard line. On second-and-14, King hit Rutherford for a gain of 12, and then another illegal snap penalty was enforced on the Yellow Jackets to set up third-and-seven. Haynes got just short of the line of gain before Glasker and Tanner Wall tackled him to force a punt. Kingston returned the punt four yards and set BYU up at its own 30 with 5:44 on the clock.

Following two incomplete passes, Bachmeier found Kingston at the BYU 34, and he advanced to the 43-yard line to grab the first down. Phillips secured a 14-yard pass from Bachmeier, and then Kingston caught a 15-yard pass to cap three consecutive first downs. After an eight-yard pass to Ryan to the Georgia Tech 20, the running back room led the way, kick-started by Nawahine picking up nine yards with a hurdle over a defender. Bachmeier passed to Damuni for a gain of seven, and then the Providence, Utah product powered into the end zone for his first career touchdown. Alongside Ferrin’s extra point, the Cougars took the lead, 25-21 with two minutes left.

Ferrin’s kickoff was returned 13 yards to pin Georgia Tech at its 21. Nusi Taumoepeau and Lutui hurried King and his pass fell incomplete on first down. On the next play, King lost the ball on a low snap but recovered his fumble for a loss of five yards. On third-and-15, another pass fell incomplete, forcing fourth-and-15. On the play, King went deep to Rivers for a gain of 66 at the BYU 18 with 52 seconds on the clock. The defense held the Yellow Jackets to three-straight incomplete passes, setting up fourth down with 14 seconds remaining. King attempted to hit Haynes in the end zone but his pass was intercepted by Johnson to seal the Pop Tarts Bowl victory 25-21.



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Kats take care of Biblical Studies 117-57

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HUNTSVILLE — Sam Houston bounced back from a loss in the Conference USA opener to wrap up nonconference action with a 117-57 victory over the College of Biblical Studies at Johnson Coliseum on Sunday.
 
The Bearkats (8-4) controlled the temp on both ends of the court, shooting close to 60 percent while limiting the Ambassadors to 31 percent. Sam Houston used its height advantage to dominate the paint, outscoring Biblical Studies 62-12 and outrebounding the Houston area team 66-29.
 
Isaiah Manning led the Kats with a career-high 27 points to go along with 10 rebounds for his first career double-double. Freshman Jacob Walker also scored a new career high with 24 points, Veljko Illic added 16 points and nine boards, freshman Matt Dann chipped in a career-high 12 points, freshman Jacoby Coleman finished with 11 and Damon Nicholas Jr. had 10.
 
Sam Houston built a huge first-half lead and never looked back.
 
The Kats went on a 10-0 run thanks to back-to-back 3s by Walker and Manning, who added a pair of layups to grab a 23-10 advantage. Dann punched in consecutive dunks after a free throw and a two more layups by Nicholas to cap the run at 19-0 to put the game away early as the Ambassadors went more than seven minutes without scoring.
 
Sam Houston shot a blistering 66 percent from the field in the first half, making 25 of 40 shot attempts. The Bearkats also held Biblical Studies to just 23 percent shooting to build a commanding 59-21 lead at the break.
 
Conference USA action resumes Jan. 2 when Sam Houston heads to Bowling Green, Kentucky to face WKU at 4 p.m. on ESPN+.
 



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Texas A&M star Ifenna Cos‑Okpalla signs with League One Volleyball

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Dec. 28, 2025, 12:20 p.m. CT

At the end of the season, after some of the adrenaline from the Texas A&M championship run had subsided, head coach Jamie Morrison revealed that a few players on his roster would have the opportunity to compete at the next level. While he didn’t name names, we had a pretty strong idea of which standout athletes he was referring to.

On Sunday morning, it was officially announced that senior middle blocker and 2025 NCAAVB Champion Ifenna Cos-Okpalla signed a professional contract to play with League One Volleyball (LOVB) Salt Lake. She joins senior opposite Logan Lednicky in the league, who recently signed with LOVB Houston. Cos-Okpalla was also drafted by MLV but ultimately chose to pursue her career with LOVB. We knew a move was coming soon after the news broke that she had signed with Valor Sports Agency just days before this announcement.





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