Kenna Cogill, a 6-foot-4 middle blocker from Gilbert, Arizona, has flipped her commitment from Oregon to the Nebraska volleyball program, announced on February 24, 2025, marking a significant coup for new head coach Dani Busboom Kelly. The No. 24 overall prospect in the 2025 class per PrepVolleyball, Cogill’s decision to join the Huskers came after Oregon’s head coach Matt Ulmer departed for Kansas, prompting her to reopen her recruitment. Her addition strengthens Nebraska’s already formidable 2025 recruiting class, bringing elite athleticism and a winning pedigree to a program aiming to maintain its dominance in the Big Ten. Cogill’s commitment, a lifelong dream since attending Nebraska’s Dream Team Camp, adds firepower to the Huskers’ roster as they prepare for the 2025 season.
Cogill’s high school career at Perry High School was stellar, where she averaged 2.5 kills per set with a .443 hitting percentage and 1.3 blocks per set as a senior, finishing with 778 kills and 396 blocks. Her leadership helped Perry reach the Arizona 6A state tournament, earning her Arizona Republic All-Arizona honors in 2023 and 2024. A club standout with Arizona Storm Elite, Cogill won three national championships alongside fellow Husker freshman Teraya Sigler, forging a chemistry that promises to translate to Lincoln. Her slide attack, reminiscent of former Nebraska All-American Lauren Stivrins, and her 10-foot-6-inch vertical touch make her a dynamic force, capable of impacting both offense and defense in Busboom Kelly’s system.
The decision to join Nebraska was deeply personal for Cogill, who described the recruiting process as “stressful” but ultimately fulfilling. After decommitting from Oregon in January 2025 following Ulmer’s exit, she reached out to Nebraska’s staff, including recruiting coordinator Jaylen Reyes, and quickly connected with the program’s vision. Her experience at the 2022 Dream Team Camp, where she wrote an essay about her awe of the Bob Devaney Sports Center, cemented Nebraska as her dream destination. The Huskers’ coaching change, with Busboom Kelly succeeding the retired John Cook, opened a spot in the middle blocker group after Maggie Mendelson’s transfer to Penn State and Ayden Ames’s flip to Texas, making Cogill’s commitment a timely fit.
Nebraska’s 2025 roster now boasts six freshmen, including Cogill, Sigler, setter Campbell Flynn, libero Keri Leimbach, opposite hitter Ryan Hunter, and middle blocker Manaia Ogbechie, alongside Baylor transfer Allie Sczech. With senior Rebekah Allick and junior Andi Jackson anchoring the middle, Cogill’s arrival adds depth and potential for immediate impact. Busboom Kelly praised her athleticism, noting, “Kenna’s ability to change a game with her offense is special.” As Nebraska gears up for its season opener against Kentucky on August 28, 2025, Cogill’s commitment signals a bright future, with her Arizona Storm connection and relentless drive poised to elevate the Huskers in their quest for another national championship.[](https://www.on3.com/teams/nebraska-cornhuskers/news/2025-middle-blocker-kenna-cogill-flips-from-oregon-to-nebraska/)[](https://www.si.com/college/nebraska/volleyball/former-oregon-signee-middle-blocker-kenna-cogill-flips-to-nebraska-volleyball-cornhuskers-big-ten)[](https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/olympics/news-kenna-cogill-reveals-chose-nebraska-volleyball-decommitting-oregon)
