So, yeah, Nebraska freshman setter Nicklin Hames perhaps was destined to play volleyball at extraordinarily high levels.
And, no, she wasn't nervous in advance of sixth-ranked Nebraska's stunning five-set triumph (22-25, 16-25, 25-23, 25-20, 15-11) against No. 3 Illinois in the NCAA Final Four Thursday night before 17,808 spectators at the Target Center.
She showed no nerves at all throughout the night, even when Nebraska (29-6) was down two sets to none.
She's convincing when she tells you that, and it's hard not to believe her. If you saw this battle, you understand. You never would've guessed she was a freshman by watching her play.