LINCOLN, NE — The Next Great Husker? Meet the 15-Year-Old Setter Phenom Who Just Committed to Nebraska
In a move that has the entire volleyball world buzzing, 15-year-old setter sensation Ava Jensen — a sophomore at Norris High School — officially announced her verbal commitment to the University of Nebraska’s volleyball program. And yes, you read that right: she’s still got algebra homework and high school weekend tournaments, but she’s already locked in her future with one of the most storied programs in NCAA volleyball history.
Jensen, a 5’10” dynamo known for her court awareness, crisp decision-making, and a serve that drops like a stone, is widely regarded as one of the top setter prospects in the 2027 class. Scouts and coaches across the country have been tracking her since her freshman year, but it’s John Cook and the Huskers who secured the early gem.
“She has the kind of poise you don’t see at this age,” said one recruiting analyst. “Her hands are quick, her vision is next-level, and her leadership? Off the charts.”
What makes this commitment even more astonishing is the fact that Ava still has two full high school seasons ahead of her. But anyone who’s watched her command the court can already see the writing on the wall: she’s not just good for her age — she’s elite by any standard.
The Cornhuskers, fresh off another deep tournament run, are known for building dynasties. With a fanbase as passionate as Nebraska’s and a legacy of producing All-Americans and Olympians, the bar is always sky-high. Ava Jensen might just raise it even further.
For now, she’s back in the gym, lacing up for summer club ball and trying to finish her homework like any other teen. But Lincoln already knows — this isn’t just a recruit. It’s the beginning of something special.
