CLEMSON, S.C. – The Clemson Volleyball team and Head Coach Jackie Simpson Kirr has announced the addition of five signees to the incoming class of 2024 on Thursday. This is Simpson Kirr’s third signing class at the helm of the Clemson program and clocks in as the No. 38 ranked recruiting class. The five additions that include Taylor Bahnub, Lejla Sara Hadžiredžepović, Neea-Maria Joki, Claire Luoma and Addisen Rains will join mid-year transfers Indigo Young (Charleston Southern) and Kate Hansen (Texas Tech) as the newest additions to the 2024 roster.
“This class may be our best overall ball control group we have brought into the program,” said Simpson Kirr. “I look forward to this group joining us as we continue to relentlessly pursue excellence.”
Taylor Bahnub · Middle/Outside · Dublin, Ohio · Dublin Jerome
- Was the 2023 Conference Player of the Year
- 2023 First Team All-District and Second Team All-State
- 2023 Team Captain and Team MVP; 2022 Team Offensive Player of the Year
- 2022 First Team All-Conference and Second Team All-District
- 2021 Second Team All-Conference
- Set school record for kills with 398 her senior year
- AVCA All-Region, AVCA Best and Brightest First Team, Preseason Super 12, Under Armor Next Invitee (2x), PrepVolleyball 17U All-American, AVCA Phenom (2x), JVA Watchlist (2x)
- Helped Mintonette m.71 finish ninth in 17 Open at AAU Nationals and helped Mintonette m.51 be crowned USAV National Champions in 2022
- Was a National Merit Scholar Semifinalist
Simpson Kirr on Bahnub: “Taylor has a natural arm swing and is able to a hit a wide variety of shots. She is extremely coachable and will add great depth to our middle positional group.”
Lejla Sara Hadžiredžepović · Outside · Reykjavík, Iceland · Menntaskólinn á tröllaskaga
- Member of the Iceland National Team
- Was the youngest player on the Senior National Team
- Most perspective player of Iceland (2021)
- 2022 Dream Team Outside and MVP of the Tournament (NEVZA) with National Team U17
- 2021 Dream Team Opposite of the Tournament (NEVZA) with National Team U17
- Most perspective player of 2022-23 Afturelding Club
- Most perspective player of 2019 HK club
- Best youth player of 2019 HK club
- Earned the award for taking part in most national games (U17, U19, U21 and Senior National Team)
Simpson Kirr on Hadžiredžepović: “Lejla is extremely committed to being her very best. She has a determination to learn and grow at every skill that is unmatched by most.”
Neea-Maria Joki · Outside · Tampere,…