Catching up with Wisconsin volleyball's 2026 signees during Under Armour Next All-America Week
Sitting down with four of the five Badgers' 2026 signees to discuss their commitments, what they'll bring to Madison, and more.
The future of the University of Wisconsin volleyball program is well-represented in “The Sunshine State” this week.
Four 2026 Wisconsin signees — setter Isabelle Hoppe, outside hitters Audrey Flanagan and Halle Thompson, and middle blocker Lynney Tarnow — all traveled to Orlando, Florida, for Under Armour Next All-America Week festivities. There’s been plenty to do prior to a 3:30 pm CT Thursday match, which will be broadcast live on ESPN SportsCenter Next’s YouTube page, at The Venue on Central Florida’s campus.
They’ve been treated to going to an arcade and Paradise Cove, and they’ve also received plenty of swag that resembles some familiar colors.
“We’re getting so much gear, and the theme this time around is pearls and roses to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of Under Armour,” Thompson said. “And so we’re getting a bunch of red and white stuff, so it’s perfect. It couldn’t have worked out better.
“But the experience itself, it’s so cool. We’re doing so many cool activities and stuff. It’s so fun to see all your friends and all your people.”
These four, along with middle blocker/right side Kymora Scott, make up a highly-regarded recruiting class for Wisconsin and coach Kelly Sheffield. Prep Dig shared that the Badgers led its 2026 team class rankings, and that actually was posted a day before Hoppe announced her commitment to the program.
Badger Observer remotely caught up with the four 2026 Wisconsin signees Tuesday in between their UA Next All-America activities. Here’s what stood out from the chat with them. Some answers will be written, but be sure to watch and listen to their full answers in the embedded videos in each section.
