The announcement was made today that Mimi Colyer is a finalist for the AVCA National Player of the Year. Olivia Babcock, Eva Hudson, and Bergen Reilly are the other three in contention. It's a strong field with three hitters and one setter, and yet all are among the best in the world at their position. It's clear when you start digging into the numbers that Mimi Colyer deserves to win the award.
1. Mimi Colyer is 3rd in the nation in kills per set
Let's start with the in-season play. She was Big Ten Player of the Week multiple times, and she was easily the best outside hitter in the Big Ten, especially down the stretch.