We return with a pop-up episode to track the surge in women’s volleyball—national TV windows, marquee kickoff events, and a top tier led by Nebraska and Texas—while naming sleepers that no one wants in a Sweet 16 draw. We also break down Milan’s move to UCLA and grade USA men’s first season of a youth-forward reset.

• AVCA First Serve impact, ESPN and Fox spotlight
• Nebraska and Texas separating, context on early undefeateds
• UCLA’s transfer haul and the Penn State win
• Texas practice insights, talent depth, and scheduling
• Top 10 snapshot with ASU, TCU, SMU storylines
• Sleeper teams that create matchup nightmares
• Men’s update: Milan to UCLA and visa questions
• USA men graded A- for youth and identity
• Plans for an AVCA live lobby show

Please let us know if you would like us to keep giving our thoughts on women (volleyball).