Kentucky volleyball roster featured four AVCA All-Americans heading into tonight’s Final Four matchup against Wisconsin. Led by junior outside hitter Brooklyn DeLeye‘s 521 kills, the Wildcats are one of the most decorated teams remaining in the NCAA tournament.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Kentucky tied Nebraska with four AVCA All-Americans this season, a national record
- Brooklyn DeLeye and Eva Hudson earned First Team All-American honors for the Wildcats
- Kassie O’Brien was named AVCA Freshman of the Year and Second Team All-American
- Kentucky (29-2, 15-0 SEC) faces No. 3 Wisconsin in tonight’s Final Four semifinal at 9 PM ET in Kansas City
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The Kentucky volleyball roster has become a powerhouse in the 2025 NCAA tournament largely thanks to its exceptional talent recognized by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. Four Wildcats earning All-American status is a remarkable achievement that underscores the program’s depth and excellence under head coach Craig Skinner.
DeLeye, the 2024 SEC Player of the Year, has been phenomenal with 521 kills and 4.69 kills per set. She was also named the SEC Tournament MVP in 2025, cementing her status as one of college volleyball’s elite offensive players.
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Eva Hudson, the other First Team All-American, has provided consistent excellence at the back row and as a contributing attacker. Hudson was named the AVCA Region Player of the Year, highlighting her widespread recognition across the nation.
Kassie O’Brien received Second Team honors while also capturing the AVCA All-South Region Freshman of the Year award. The 6-foot-1 setter from Katy, Texas, has been instrumental in running Kentucky’s high-powered offense that features multiple threats.
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| Player | Position | Honor |
| Brooklyn DeLeye | Outside Hitter | First Team All-American |
| Eva Hudson | Outside Hitter | First Team All-American |
| Kassie O’Brien | Setter | Second Team All-American |
| Molly Tuozzo | Libero | Third Team All-American |
Molly Tuozzo was named Third Team All-American as the libero, bringing defensive excellence to the squad. The four-player honors tied Kentucky with Nebraska for the most AVCA All-Americans in the entire nation this season, reflecting how balanced and talented the Wildcats roster has become.
Can Kentucky’s Star-Studded Roster Reach the Championship Against Wisconsin?
Tonight’s Final Four meeting against Wisconsin will test whether Kentucky’s All-American talent can overcome a tough Badger team. Wisconsin’s Mimi Colyer is one of college volleyball’s elite players, making this a matchup between some of the nation’s best.
Kentucky enters as the No. 1 seed with an impressive tournament run that included a dominant sweep of Cal Poly in the Sweet 16 and a sweep of Creighton in the regional final. The Wildcats aim to use their multiple high-level scorers to overwhelm opponents in their push toward the national championship.
Sources
- UK Athletics – Official AVCA All-American selections and player statistics
- USA Today Sports – NCAA volleyball tournament coverage and Final Four preview
- NCAA.com – Official tournament bracket and schedule information
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