Volleyball depth takes a different role at each of the four NCAA Division I programs this fall.
At Iowa State, it's about sustaining the momentum in a program that has played in 10 consecutive NCAA tournaments.
In Iowa City, the Hawkeyes have four players fighting for one of the outside hitter positions — a four-headed monster, coach Bond Shymansky says.
Northern Iowa is finding that last year's freshmen who contributed so much to the team are maturing.
Drake is continuing to build a program that will try to contend with the state's top teams.
Cyclones coach Christy Johnson-Lynch said the presence of two quality setters — Suzanne Horner and Monique Harris — that can share playing time or be on the court at the same time.