Every UK VB Player has a Chance to be Special

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Junior libero Molly Tuozzo was probably the biggest surprise on Kentucky’s 2024 Southeastern Conference volleyball championship team because coach Craig Skinner moved all-SEC libero Eleanor Beavin to a different position to put Tuozzo at libero.

As Kentucky approaches the start of this season — and UK has been picked by SEC coaches to win a ninth straight league title — who does Tuozzo think might be the biggest surprise player on the team from the transfers or true freshmen?

“I don’t know. They’re all going to surprise you. They have such big personalities, so I think just seeing them break out of their shell and get the opportunity to play …  I couldn’t name one. I think all of them are going to surprise you,” Tuozzo said.

A year ago coach Craig Skinner predicted that true freshman Hannah Benjamin would have an incredible season but she was injured in UK’s first practice and missed the entire season due to the knee injury.

“She’s an amazing athlete. She’s worked so hard to get back on her feet with her training and treatment and getting the extra reps to get back where she left off,” Tuozzo said. “She’s such a great athlete already, and she’s only gonna get better.

“I’m excited to personally see her  breakout game because she’s been putting in so much work. I think she could be really special this year.”