Thrill, fierce competition, and unmatched grandeur—there you have it, three solid reasons to watch the 2025 Pro Volleyball Federation League. After the first serve goes up on January 9, gear up for 112 matches of unlimited volleyball action. But here’s the real deal. Keep an eye out for these top 4 young guns!

They’ve got what it takes to snatch that victory you can almost see coming or swoop in to save the day when it matters most. And a lot of these players are familiar faces—you’ve probably cheered them on the courts just a month ago. Thus, jog up memories as they are about to be back in full swing. However, this time, in a different jersey color.

Our top picks for the 2025 Pro Volleyball Federation League

• Merrit Beason

Merrit Beason’s joining the Atlanta Vibe for the 2025 Pro Volleyball Federation League after they roped her in as the No.1 overall draft pick in 2024. Thus, she’ll show up in a blue jersey on January 10, as the Vibe prepares to face off against the reigning champions, the Omaha Supernovas. And the way she has been honing her skills for it, even compelled the Vibes to say, “Merb is on fire!!”

Needless to say, Merrit Beason is one of the most brilliant Division I players who is now making her pro debut. With 1359 kills and 771 digs accumulated throughout her career at both Florida and Nebraska, it’s easy to comprehend why Beason is hailed as one of the most dynamic athletes in the U.S. right now. Plus, with the pain of Nebraska’s NCAA loss still ringing in her mind, she’ll surely look to make the Pro Volleyball Federation League count!

• Ally Batenhorst

From Nebraska to USC and now straight to the tent of the 2024 Pro Volleyball Federation League champions, Ally Batenhorst has lived it all! She has signed her first-ever professional contract with the Omaha Supernovas and was drafted number 15 overall, in the second round of the 2024 PVF draft. And looking at her career, it’s easy to understand why.

Batenhorst made waves during her graduate season at USC in 2024, earning a spot on the All-Big Ten First Team. As a six-rotation hitter, she dominated the court, leading the Trojans with 563.5 points and an impressive 3.94 kills per set—truly standout numbers. Looking back, her three collegiate seasons at Nebraska were just as solid, with her junior year shining the brightest as she racked up 224 points, 2.25 kills per set, and 52 blocks.

• Morgan Hentz

For those who watched the inaugural season of the Pro Volleyball Federation League, you’ll know exactly why Morgan Hentz’s name is on the list. She played for the Atlanta Vibe in 2024 and she earned the titles of Libero of the Year and a spot on the All-PVF First Team. Hentz even led the league with an impressive 4.2 digs per set (373 total), proving that she’s a force to be reckoned with.

Great with back row defense, she helped lead the Vibe to a league-best 19-5 regular season record, giving Atlanta the first PVF Regular Season Championship title. And let’s not forget her collegiate days at Stanford, where she was a three-time First-Team All-America selection by both AVCA and VolleyballMag.com. With a CV like that, it’s natural that we can’t wait to see what magic she brings to the court for the Vibe this season!

• Norah Sis

This season, Norah Sis, a standout senior from the Creighton Volleyball Program, was drafted to the Pro Volleyball Federation League by the Orlando Valkyries. She was taken in as the third pick in the first round, shortly after Nebraska’s Merritt Beason (Atlanta Vibe) and Louisville’s Anna DeBeer (Indy Ignite) were selected. Thus, it’s safe to say that she was already turning heads!

Looking at her impressive resume, it’s all pretty justified. A three-time All-American outside hitter from Papillion, Nebraska, Sis has racked up an impressive list of accolades so far. She was named Volleyball Magazine’s National Freshman of the Year in 2021, BIG EAST Player of the Year in 2022, and is a three-time Preseason BIG EAST Player of the Year selection. Not to mention, she claimed the title of Most Outstanding Player of the BIG EAST Tournament in both 2021 and 2022.

With all these big names on the list, which are you most excited to watch at the 2025 Pro Volleyball Federation League? Let us know below!