The AVCA has named the four finalists for its 2025 Division I Player of the Year Award, presented by Nike Volleyball.

  • Olivia Babcock, University of Pittsburgh
  • Mimi Colyer, University of Wisconsin
  • Eva Hudson, University of Kentucky
  • Bergen Reilly, University of Nebraska

The announcement of the Player of the Year recipient takes place this Friday, Dec. 19, in Kansas City at the AVCA Awards Banquet.

The AVCA Division I Women’s Volleyball Awards Committee has been responsible for all phases of the Player of the Year process. You can see the lists of players who were on earlier lists throughout the 2025 season below.

Graphic showing the four finalists for the 2025 AVCA Division I Women's Volleyball Player of the Year award, presented by Nike Volleyball.

 

Player of the Year Semifinalists — (released Nov. 6-7)

 

Player of the Year Watch List Additions — (released Oct. 2-3)

 

Player of the Year Preseason Watch List (released July 22-24)

 

The 2025 AVCA Player of the Year Award is presented by Nike Volleyball.

 

See previous AVCA Player of the Year lists

Award Type

  • National Player of the Year