Beat writer Scott Richey introduces the players on Illinois' Final Four volleyball team:
No. 1 Jordyn Poulter
6-2, Sr., Setter | Aurora, Colo.
The Co-Big Ten Setter of the Year has etched her place among the all-time Illini greats. She ranks third in career assists (5,110) and is the only Illinois setter with more than 400 blocks.
No. 3 Taylor Kuper
5-8, Fr., Defensive specialist | Lenexa, Kan.
After earning 2017 Gatorade Player of the Year honors in Kansas as an outside hitter, Kuper has played in all 127 sets for the Illini as a DS.