Major League Baseball’s season is at the midway point and the 2025 amateur draft is just a matter of weeks away. If you ask us here at CBS Sports, that makes this the opportune time to rank some minor-league prospects.
Below, you’ll find my updated rating of the top 25 prospects left in the minors. “In the minors” is a key phrase because, for the sake of this exercise, I’ve excluded any player with MLB experience (Chase Burns doesn’t take the mound for his major-league debut until tonight, so he still qualifies).
I’m always willing to experiment with the format of these lists in an attempt to provide better and more interesting reads. I think, in this case, anyone reading this piece will have enough familiarity with the Roman Anthonys and Jac Caglianones of the world to excuse their absences (even as they technically retain rookie and therefore prospect eligibility). Maybe I’m wrong about that. If so, the good news is that I’m only a few months away from re-ranking the entire minor leagues all over again.
Now, onward.
Preseason rank: 20
There’s an argument to be made for each of the three teenage shortstops atop this list, but I’m giving Walcott the nod at No. 1 because he’s the first to reach and succeed at the Double-A level. Walcott has always possessed middle-of-the-order upside, thanks in large part to an ultra-fast bat that gives him 30-plus-homer potential. He’s shown further signs of skill refinement this season, improving his defense and carving more than five percentage points off his strikeout rate. All the while, Walcott has produced around 20% better than the league-average mark — and has done so against competition that is more than five years his senior. Sew everything together and you’re talking about a potential star-caliber player who I think will have made his big-league debut within the next 12 months. MLB ETA: Summer 2026
Preseason rank: 36
Made, a switch-hitter, was one of the breakout stars of last year’s minor-league season as he absolutely thumped Dominican Summer League pitchers while showing advanced strength and feel for the strike zone. Although he only just celebrated his 18th birthday in May, he’s been one of the top performers on Milwaukee’s Carolina League affiliate. Made does have a couple of blemishes to address: he’s been markedly more productive as a right-handed batter this season, and it remains unclear where he’ll play defensively (the Brewers have given him exposure to the other skilled infield positions). His ceiling is undeniable, however, and I think his floor is higher than you might expect for someone this young because of his strong offensive foundation. MLB ETA: Summer 2027
Preseason rank: 19
De Vries is a switch-hitting shortstop with the kind of hand speed that ought to result in more in-game power. For now, you have to be willing to speculate about that component of his game because there hasn’t been much actualization. Almost all of De Vries’ slugging has come from the left side, despite his load featuring a hitch (he bounces his hands up and then brings them back down). I do find it encouraging that De Vries continues to produce at an above-average clip all the same. On any given day, I flip-flop between De Vries and Made. Today just so happens to be a day where I have Made ranked ahead. MLB ETA: Spring 2027
Preseason rank: 23
Chandler has an electric four-pitch arsenal, led by an upper-90s fastball that stands out for its rising action as much as its pure velocity. Simply put, there aren’t many pitchers who can sit 98 mph and generate 18 inches of induced vertical break from a sub-6 foot release height. (To be clear: he throws from a three-quarters slot, yet he gets so far down the mound that he creates a flatter plane to the top of the strike zone.) He’s stuck in Triple-A for the time being to work on his command. Chandler’s delivery includes a long arm stroke that often leaves his hand pointing down at foot strike — that’s one of those things that suggests he’ll always have more control than command. I don’t think that’s going to prevent him from becoming an above-average starter at the next level, but for now it has slowed his ascent to The Show. MLB ETA: Summer 2025
Preseason rank: 15
I thought Burns was clearly the best pitcher in last year’s draft, and he’s done nothing yet to convince me otherwise. His arsenal is led by an upper-90s fastball that at times features natural cut, as well as a slider that has generated a 50% whiff rate through his first few Triple-A appearances. Burns doesn’t feature the low slot or the flat plane that’s en vogue these days; he manipulates his head and spine so that he can catapult the ball from a higher slot. There aren’t many starters going with this combination of velocity, release height, and operation, but Burns has certainly made it work for him. We’ll see what happens in his MLB debut Tuesday night against the Yankees.
Preseason rank: 14
Painter is back from elbow surgery and making regular appearances for the first time since 2022. He’s mostly spent the year in Triple-A, where he’s averaged just over four innings per pop. Painter’s palette includes a mid-to-upper-90s fastball with rise and three breaking balls (cutter, slider, and curveball). There are some workload considerations at play here that will shape his arrival and how he’s deployed, but he’s a candidate to debut at any point. MLB ETA: Summer 2025
Preseason rank: 4
Jenkins is an impressive offensive prospect with middle-of-the-upside potential. He’s had a whale of a time staying healthy, however, amassing just 120 appearances in two years since being drafted. Even now, he’s only just returned from an ankle injury. MLB ETA: Summer 2026
Preseason rank: 42
On an aesthetic basis, McGonigle’s operation looks a lot like a left-handed version of Jose Altuve’s: complete with face-level hand placement and a high leg kick. At the time of this writing, he’s doing his best Altuve impersonation from a results perspective, too: batting .412/.505/.706 with more walks than strikeouts in High-A, a league whose average player is two years his senior. McGonigle doesn’t have a ton of quantified strength (he’s cleared 102 mph just twice), but it may not matter based on his bat-to-ball and zone-control skills. MLB ETA: Summer 2026
Preseason rank: 8
Basallo is a big, strong left-handed hitter who has recorded an exit velocity of 95 mph or higher on nearly 60% of his batted balls to date. The question remains: where does he play at the next level? The Orioles have continued to catch him a fair amount in Triple-A, but one would assume that the answer entails him splitting time behind the plate and either at first base or designated hitter. Either way, the draw here is his bat. MLB ETA: Summer 2025
Preseason rank: 11
Those comparisons to Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a little different now, huh? Clark seems unlikely to someday secure a 20-20 season by the All-Star Game, but he remains on schedule to become a good player himself. As of this writing, he’s walked more than he’s struck out and has hit for a .789 OPS in the Midwest League, where the average opponent is more than two years his senior. Bear in mind: Clark provides value in center field and on the basepaths, too, where he’s now 43 for 50 on stolen-base attempts in his professional career. MLB ETA: Summer 2027
Preseason rank: 13
Wetherholt slipped to the seventh pick in last summer’s draft after missing half his platform season at West Virginia because of a hamstring injury. He continues to look like a steal for the Cardinals. Wetherholt has aced his introduction to Double-A, posting one of the highest OPS in the lineup and leveraging his strong bat-to-ball and zone-control skills to walk more than he’s struck out. The Cardinals have continued to play him exclusively at shortstop but, given Masyn Winn’s continued employment in St. Louis, I have to imagine that’s mostly for optionality’s sake. Depending on how the summer progresses, I think Wetherholt could debut late this year. MLB ETA: Late summer 2025
Preseason rank: 12
Bazzana, the No. 1 pick in last year’s draft, has been on the shelf with an oblique injury since May. Prior to going down, he had performed at an above-average clip in Double-A, batting .252/.362/.433 (albeit with a 26.2% strikeout rate that is a little higher than I would have anticipated for him). He already employs an advanced approach and a maxed-out physique, and his lift-and-pull attack plan enables him to slug more than you might expect based on his 6-foot stature. The injury may have set his arrival back a little, but I think his first MLB Opening Day was always likely to be 2027. MLB ETA: Summer 2026
Preseason rank: 25
De Paula has been a fixture on these lists for a few years now based on his immense slugging upside. He only just turned 20 in May, yet there are already signs he’s starting to tap into that power. He ranks second in his affiliate in home runs, and he’s achieved that while walking more than he’s struck out. Additionally, De Paula has trimmed his ground-ball rate by nearly six percentage points, suggesting that he’s doing a better job of elevating the ball. Resist that feeling of prospect fatigue when it comes to De Paula: the best is yet to come. MLB ETA: Summer 2027
Preseason rank: 7
Emerson’s appeal is easy enough to understand: he’s a lefty-hitting infielder who simultaneously boasts enough polish to hold his own against older competition and enough potential to flash more. He seldom swings and misses (particularly against right-handed pitching), and three of his seven home runs have been hit to left or center, hinting at above-average power potential. For additional context, consider that Emerson (born on July 20, 2005) is roughly a year older than Billy Carlson and JoJo Parker, two of the top prep shortstops prospects in this year’s draft. MLB ETA: Summer 2027
Preseason rank: 27
Eldridge, who recently received the call to Triple-A, is a 6-foot-7 lefty whose immediate pathway to a big-league job became more complicated with the Rafael Devers trade. I have to imagine he’s still the long-term plan at first base for the Giants — beginning, perhaps, as soon as later this summer. For now, there’s no harm in letting him have more time to develop given that his upside is a slugging first baseman with walks and strikeouts aplenty. MLB ETA: Late summer 2025
Preseason rank: 47
White, the 35th pick in the 2023 draft, fires mid-90s fastballs from a low three-quarters arm slot, creating an interesting angle in conjunction with his 6-foot-5 frame. He also throws a changeup and a good slider, which features legitimate drop and gives his arsenal a vertical element against right-handed batters. I do have some concerns about his command that are unrelated to (though I suppose supported by) his current walk rate (more than four per nine innings): the combination of his long arm stroke and his release point often leaves his arm pointing down, essentially at a right angle, at foot strike. Clearly I’m still a fan overall, it’s just something to keep in mind. MLB ETA: Summer 2027
Preseason rank: 29
Miller looked to be locking in at the Double-A level in May, but his play thus far in June suggests that narrative may have been a little too good to be true. Hey, development isn’t always linear. There are still some positive signs here. He continues to play shortstop every day, something a lot of scouts I talked to doubted he would during his draft year. And, while it’s not reflected in his career-worst strikeout rate, he’s actually making contact more often this season than last. MLB ETA: Summer 2026
Preseason rank: N/A
Genoa is a switch-hitting infielder, making him a natural fit for the organization that has produced Francisco Lindor and José Ramírez, among others. Although he has a swing-happy approach, he seldom swings and misses and he offers more pop than his slight stature would suggest. It’s not hard to imagine Genoa and Bazzana forming Cleveland’s double-play combination for years to come. MLB ETA: Spring 2026
Preseason rank: N/A
I’ve been high (maybe too high at times) on Nimmala since before he was drafted in 2023. Why? Because he has a feel for both loud contact and playing shortstop. Even now, despite being the youngest player on his affiliate’s roster, he’s leading the club in home runs and doing it with a 20% strikeout rate. MLB ETA: Summer 2028
Preseason rank: N/A
The aforementioned Made isn’t the only talented teenage infielder on the Brewers’ Carolina League affiliate roster. There’s also Peña, who has seen action at short, second, and third base as part of his defensive education. At the plate, he’s hit-over-power and should threaten 40 stolen bases for the second year in a row. MLB ETA: Late summer 2028
Preseason rank: N/A
Lombard, whose father played and now coaches in the majors, is a well-rounded shortstop prospect with strong instincts who hit his way to Double-A ahead of his 20th birthday. He’s already matched his career-high in home runs, suggesting that he’s starting to grow into his average or better strength. MLB ETA: Summer 2026
Preseason rank: 5
One of the challenges of prospect evaluation is assessing what is realistic versus unrealistic growth. Williams’ swing-and-miss concerns have existed for as long as he’s been a professional, and it’s unrealistic to think that he’ll ever fully slay that horror movie villain. Still, is it realistic to expect some growth in that department from a player who only just celebrated his 22nd birthday? I would like to think yes. That’s why I’m still ranking him — and his abundance of above average-to-plus tools — despite a 39.4% whiff rate that would represent the second highest in the majors among qualifiers. MLB ETA: Summer 2026
Preseason rank: N/A
The book on Griffin, the ninth pick in last summer’s draft, was that he had every tool but one: hit, the most important of the bunch. Sometimes, excelling at everything else is still enough for a player to develop into a star; more oftentimes, it’s not. (See Carson Williams for an example of how this dynamic may play out.) It sure bodes well for Griffin that he tore through the Florida State League, posting a maximum exit velocity of 114 mph that put him in company with the likes of, oh, Juan Soto and William Contreras. Mind you, Griffin only turned 19 in April. This rank isn’t to suggest he’s without risk — he’s punched out about three times as often as he’s walked — but it is an acknowledgement that he’s going to be a star if he can manage to make enough contact. MLB ETA: Spring 2028
Preseason rank: 33
Quero has some real juice in his bat and he’s always kept his strikeout rate in check despite a swing-happy approach. He could debut at any point after missing essentially all of last season because of a shoulder injury. MLB ETA: Summer 2025
Preseason rank: 43
Montes offers massive power from the left side, but he’s also extremely prone to swinging and missing and his platoon split continues to widen. It’ll be worth keeping track of how things go for him once he reaches Double-A — it might make or break his prospect status. MLB ETA: Summer 2027
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Jordan Johnson of B-CU Men’s Basketball have been named Wildcat of the Week for the week of December 22-28, 2025.
Jordan Johnson was excellent for B-CU in a road contest at the No. 1 team in the nation, Arizona. He posted a team-high 18 points on 7-10 shooting including a 4-6 clip from three, two assists, and a rebound.
Each week, The Bethune-Cookman Office of Athletic Communications recognizes one male and one female student-athlete through the Wildcats of the Week award.
This award recognizes student-athletes who have excelled in competition, in the classroom, and in the community over the past week, exemplifying the Championship Culture of Wildcat Athletics.
2025-26 Wildcats of the Week
December 22-28
W: N/A (No Women’s Competition This Week
M: Jordan Johnson, Men’s Basketball
December 15-21
W: Tyler Butler, Women’s Basketball
M: Jakobi Heady, Men’s Basketball
December 8-14
W: N/A (No Women’s Competition This Week
M: Jakobi Heady, Men’s Basketball
December 1-7
W: Daimoni Dorsey, Women’s Basketball
M: Sha’Nard Walker, Track & Field
November 24-30
W: Chanelle McDonald, Women’s Basketball
M: Jakobi Heady, Men’s Basketball
November 17-23
W: Jordan Brooks, Women’s Basketball
M: Timmy McClain, Football
November 10-16
W: Shayla Henry, Volleyball
M: Javon Ross, Football
November 3-9
W: Madison Molock, Tennis
M: Arterio Morris, Men’s Basketball
October 27-November 2
W: Amya Jennings, Volleyball
M: Andrew Kiplagat, Cross Country
October 20-26
W: Sthefany Carvalho, Volleyball
M: Jaylen Lewis, Football
October 13-19
W: Melissa Gonzalez, Volleyball
M: N/A (No Men’s Competition this Week)
October 6-12
W: Valencia Butler, Cross Country
M: Andrew Kiplagat, Cross Country
September 29-October 5
W: Amya Jennings, Volleyball
M: Ali Scott Jr., Football
September 22-28
W: Sierra Herndon, Volleyball
M: Javon Ross, Football
September 15-21
W: Zahara El-Zein
M: Maleek Huggins, Football
September 8-14
W: Nola Hemphill, Volleyball
M: Cam’Ron Ransom, Football
September 1-7
W: Reese Wilson, Women’s Golf
M: Stephen Sparrow Jr., Football
August 25 – 31
W: Kaleigh Williams, Volleyball
M: Andrew Kiplagat, Cross Country
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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State Director of Athletics Nathan Christensen announced Monday afternoon that Ted Kopacz has been named the 11th head volleyball coach in Sycamore history.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Ted to the Sycamores as our head volleyball coach,” said Christensen. “From the very beginning, Ted quickly emerged as the leader we wanted to guide our program. He is one of the brightest young minds and a tireless recruiter in the sport, earning strong recommendations from across the country. Ted has won multiple championships and brings valuable experience working with high-level student-athletes. With deep roots in the Midwest, he understands the exceptional volleyball talent surrounding Indiana State University. Please join me in welcoming Ted and his family to the Wabash Valley.”
“I am incredibly humbled and honored to be named Head Coach of the Indiana State Volleyball Program,” Kopacz said. “I want to thank Nathan Christensen, Angie Lansing, and President Godard for their trust and support. Their thoughtfulness and vision for the University and the Athletic Department showcased their passion to work together to build something special in Terre Haute and the surrounding Vigo County Community.”
The Libertyville, Illinois native played club volleyball at Indiana University where he was a captain and earned All-Big Ten and All-MIVA honors. Kopacz graduated from Indiana with a degree in Informatics and Computing with a specialty in Sports Marketing and Management. He has recorded coaching stints at Colorado State, Nebraska Omaha, and Colorado, as well as with USA Volleyball.
“Indiana is a hotbed for volleyball and the sport is barreling towards becoming the next major sport across the country,” Kopacz said. “I’m determined to build a program rooted in work ethic, problem solving, and collaboration, one that is competitive not just in the Valley, but across the Midwest. I am fired up to get started with this talented group of student-athletes and to make the University and community proud. Go Sycamores!”
Kopacz spent two seasons at Colorado State as the lead defensive coach, implementing an opportunistic style of play and mindset focused on improving team defense. The Rams went from last in the conference in opponent hitting efficiency in 2023, to first in both 2024 (.190) and 2025 (.187). Among his individual work included daily practice planning focusing on blocking, team defense, middle/setter offense and overall team development, mapping individual development plans for each athlete.
The Rams’ defensive success propelled Colorado State to both the 2024 Mountain West Conference regular season and tournament championship, earning the program’s first NCAA Tournament Berth since 2019. He guided 2024 AVCA All-American Malaya Jones during the run, while Jones and Emery Herman both recorded AVCA All-Region honors.
He also served as the head coach of the 2024 Mountain West All-Star team that finished as the Silver Medalists at the Global Challenge Tournament held in Pula, Croatia.
Prior to the Rams, Kopacz spent the last two seasons as an Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at the University of Nebraska Omaha. At Omaha, he mentored the setter position and assisted in the development of offensive game-plans. Kopacz helped Omaha to their first D1 NCAA tournament appearance and first Summit League Championship in 2023. His work with the program included mentoring AVCA All-American McKenna Ruch, while also helping guide Ruch and Shayla McCormick to AVCA All-Region honors.
Kopacz started his college coaching career at the University of Colorado in January of 2021 as a Volunteer Assistant Coach. With the Buffaloes, he assisted with the training of first contact and floor defense and helped design scouting reports and prepare the scout team.
After graduation from Indiana in 2016, he worked in Benefits Administration, most recently as a Senior Account Manager at bswift, while consulting for several different clubs and high school teams in the Chicagoland area.
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Later, Lovo served as a Football Operations Coordinator at The Ohio State University from 2012-2015, where he was also a part of the Buckeyes’ 2014 National Championship football team. He then moved to the University of Houston, where he was Assistant A.D. for Football Operations for the 2015 and 2016 seasons. During that time, Houston went 22–5 and laid the foundation for the university’s eventual move to the Big 12.
Lovo earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and government in 2010 and a Master of Science in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management in 2012, both from the University of Florida.
A native of New Orleans, Lovo grew up in Miami. He and his wife, Jordan, have two children, Liam and Layla.
Maija Bolduc, Edward Little senior setter
Nellie Feeney, Edward Little senior defense/hitter
Elizabeth Galway, Edward Little sophomore defense/hitter
Emily Higgins, Gray-New Gloucester senior outside hitter
Ava Marquis, Lewiston senior libero
Ellie Lipson Thacker, Gray-New Gloucester senior outside/right-side hitter
Atlanta finished first in the regular season standings with a 13-3 record before falling in the semifinals. The squad returns three AU stars to the roster, led by libero Piyanut Pannoy, who finished 14th on the AU leaderboard this fall with 1,957 points and ranked third in the league with 139 digs. Also returning are middle blocker Onye Ofoegbu and opposite hitter Tessa Grubbs.
AU Players: Piyanut Pannoy, Onye Ofoegbu, Tessa Grubbs
Houston finished second in the regular season standings with a 10-6 record before falling in the semifinals. The squad is loaded with AU talent, headlined by 2025 AU champion Jordan Thompson, who earned 2025 LOVB Icons Second Team honors and set league records during her dominant fall campaign. Also joining Houston are libero Justine Wong-Orantes, who moved from Omaha after playing every AU match this fall and tallying 106 digs, outside hitter Madi Kingdon Rishel, who finished fifth on the AU leaderboard, and setter Micha Hancock, who ranked third in the league with 9.80 assists per set during the AU season.
AU Players: Jordan Thompson, Justine Wong-Orantes, Madi Kingdon Rishel, Micha Hancock
Madison finished third in the regular season standings with an 8-8 record before falling in the quarterfinals. The squad returns three AU stars, including outside hitter Temi Thomas-Ailara, who finished 20th on the AU leaderboard with 1,706 points, and outside hitter Claire Chaussee, who carved out a specialized defensive role and finished 28th overall. They’re joined by LOVB first-timer, middle blocker Annayka Legros, who brings nearly a decade of international experience and made her AU debut this fall.
AU Players: Claire Chaussee, Annayka Legros, Temi Thomas-Ailara
Salt Lake boasts the largest group of AU stars with 11 athletes on the roster. The squad features outside hitter Dani Drews, who earned her second career AU podium finish with a fourth-place showing and 2,493 points, and middle blocker Sophie Fischer, who took the league by storm in her first full pro season and recorded the highest block total of any AU rookie with 24. Also joining Salt Lake are setter Madi Bugg, who moved from Atlanta after ranking fifth in both assists and setting efficiency across LOVB last season; libero Manami Kojima, the 2025 LOVB Libero of the Year, who ranked second in the AU with 140 digs; outside hitter Claire Hoffman, who finished seventh on the AU leaderboard; and middle blocker Tori Dixon, who ranked third in AU this fall with a 0.70 blocks-per-set average. Rounding out the roster are outside hitter Alexa Gray, middle blocker Serena Gray, outside hitter Madi Haynes, opposite Heydi Casanova, and opposite Skylar Fields.
AU Players: Dani Drews, Madi Haynes, Skylar Fields, Sophie Fischer, Tori Dixon, Alexa Gray, Madi Bugg, Serena Gray, Manami Kojima, Claire Hoffman, Heydi Casanova
Nebraska (formerly LOVB Omaha) finished last in the regular season standings with a 5-11 record but made an impressive run in the postseason by upsetting Madison and second-seeded Houston to reach the finals before settling for the runner-up title. The squad features three AU stars, including middle blocker Emily Thater, who broke into the top five blockers during the AU season and ranked fourth in the league with a 0.68 blocks-per-set average. Also joining the roster are outside hitter Jaali Winters and setter Gabby Blossom.
AU Players: Emily Thater, Jaali Winters, Gabby Blossom
Austin finished fifth in the regular season standings with a 5-11 record but shocked the league by upsetting Salt Lake and top-seeded Atlanta to capture the LOVB Finals crown. The squad features three AU stars, including middle blocker Molly McCage, who claimed her third consecutive Blocker of the Year award after leading the 2025 Championship with a 0.94 blocks-per-set average. She’s joined by opposite Khat Bell and rookie middle blocker Bella Bergmark, who ranked fifth in the league in blocks per set during her AU debut.
AU Players: Khat Bell, Molly McCage, Bella Bergmark
Season 2 of League One Volleyball returns on January 7 with the first serve to take place between Nebraska and the hosting Austin team.
Siera Jones is the digital media reporter at Athletes Unlimited. You can follow her on Instagram and X @sieraajones.
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State athletics announced a one-year contract extension for head volleyball coach Kristen Kelsay Monday. With the extension, Kelsay’s contract now runs through 2031.
“In her first season guiding Michigan State volleyball, Kristen Kelsay quickly established a winning culture on and off the court,” said Michigan State Vice President and Director of Athletics J Batt. “We are excited to watch the program continue to grow and strive for new levels of success under her leadership.”
“I am incredibly grateful to President Kevin Guskiewicz and Director of Athletics J Batt for the opportunity to represent Michigan State University for years to come,” said Kelsay. “Being a Spartan is a privilege, and I am honored to lead the women of Michigan State volleyball. I am humbled by the support of our athletic department and the entire Spartan family. Year one laid the foundation for the success of this program for years to come. I am so grateful for our people – my staff, the student-athletes, and our community. I look forward to continuing to build this program every day with our values and a shared mission.”
Kelsay, who completed her first season as head coach in 2025, led MSU to its most wins since 2017 with an 18-12 overall record. The Spartans opened the season with a 10-0 mark in non-conference play, the program’s first time going undefeated in non-conference action since 2012 and fourth time overall. MSU was one of eight Division I schools and one of two Big Ten programs to go unbeaten in non-conference play in 2025, while the 10-0 record marked the best start for a head coach in their first season at MSU.
MSU earned its first sweep against a ranked opponent since 2017 in 2025 with a 3-0 win against No. 20 Indiana and swept Michigan in East Lansing for the first time since 2015. The Spartans also posted their best team hitting efficiency (.222), kills per set (12.83), assists per set (11.99) and service aces per set (1.71) since 2017. Individually, junior Karolina Staniszewska was named Second Team All-Big Ten and was an American Volleyball Coaches Association Honorable Mention All-Region selection, while setter Malayah Long was twice named Big Ten Freshman of the Week.
Nine Spartans earned Academic All-Big Ten honors, and junior Zuzanna Kulig earned Academic All-District honors from the College Sports Communicators (CSC).
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