Four Wisconsin Badger Women’s Volleyball Players Achieve 2023

(United Latest News)- This year’s dawn heralds a momentous occasion for the Wisconsin Badger Women’s volleyball ensemble, as four of their talented players bask in the glory of the 2023 preseason All-B1G honors. Standing tall amidst their conference counterparts, the Badgers assert their supremacy with four representatives, outshining Minnesota’s commendable count of three. Unanimously anointed by 13 first-place votes, Wisconsin occupies the favored pedestal to conquer the conference, propelled by its illustrious track record of four consecutive B1G titles. And with a formidable core returning to the fold, the coveted fifth title beckons.

While Wisconsin is no stranger to witnessing its esteemed athletes grace the All-B1G list, this distinguished cohort distinguishes itself from bygone years. Intriguingly, two of the newly christened All-B1G members did not even don the Badger’s jersey last season; instead, they showcased their prowess as adversaries in the conference. Such a dynamic selection process casts an aura of unpredictability, as unanimity eludes even the deserving talents chosen for this prestigious roster.

Four Wisconsin Badger Women’s Volleyball Players Earn 2023 Preseason All-B1G

The Preseason All-B1G roster includes the likes of:

Sarah Franklin

The towering 6-foot-4 Outside Hitter, the offensive powerhouse of the Wisconsin Badger Women’s Volleyball team, emerges as the focal point of their attack. Her 400 kills during conference games in the previous season (a commendable 3.51/set) place her seventh in the B1G standings. Moreover, her potency is evident from her standing at eighth in the B1G’s points chart, averaging a formidable 3.91 points per set. As a redshirt junior, she carries the torch of success from 2022 and strives for greater heights in the forthcoming season.

Wisconsin Badger Women’s Volleyball Season 2023. (United Latest News)

Devyn Robinson

The 6-foot-2 Right Side Hitter, a spirited dynamo, assumes the mantle of emotional leadership for the Wisconsin Badger Women’s Volleyball team. Possessing boundless speed, unwavering power, and an exuberance that inspires her teammates, she thrives in high-stakes encounters. Last season, her kill count placed her second, trailing only the formidable Franklin. In 2023, these two returning luminaries shall once again spearhead the team’s offensive onslaught.

Carter Booth

Standing tall at 6-foot-7, the Middle Blocker finds herself in the limelight as a significant acquisition from the transfer portal. Originating from Minnesota, she carved an impressive niche for herself as a freshman, garnering laurels as a First-Team All B1g Ten and All B1g Ten Freshman honoree. Her prowess in blocking, evident from a formidable 1.48 blocks per set, secured her the fifth spot in the conference last year, standing testament to her prowess. Filling the shoes of the esteemed Danielle Hart, Booth aspires to make an instant impact on the Badger squad.

Temi Thomas-Ailara

Hailing as a grad transfer from Northwestern University, the 6-foot-2 Outside Hitter boasts an illustrious resume, adorned with three consecutive All-B1g Ten First-Team honors. Her commanding presence on the court was exemplified by her impressive kill count of 4.33 kills per set during the previous conference play. Such a feat positioned her second only to the formidable Taylor Landfair of Minnesota, who recorded an average of 4.35 kills per set. The arrival of Thomas-Ailara presents Head Coach Kelley Sheffield with an additional offensive weapon of unparalleled might.

With this lineup of exceptional talent, the Wisconsin Badger Women’s Volleyball team appears poised to script yet another glorious chapter in their storied legacy. As the 2023 season unfurls its wings, the fans hold their breath, awaiting the electrifying spectacle that these athletes shall orchestrate on the hallowed grounds of volleyball’s most eminent conference.