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Tulsa’s Jill Hanson and Brayden Hipp Tabbed AVCA Central All-Region
12/9/2025 10:00:00 AM | Volleyball
LEXINGTON, Ky. — After the conclusion of a historic 2025 season by the Tulsa volleyball team, true freshman middle blocker Jill Hanson and senior setter Brayden Hipp were named Central All-Region players by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA).
This is the first time since 2012 that Tulsa had two players earn all-region honors together and the fifth time ever that the Golden Hurricane's had multiple all-region student-athletes in the same season.
Hanson and Hipp helped Tulsa go 7-0 against central region teams, including Oklahoma, Arkansas, Oral Roberts, Little Rock, Wichita State (twice) and Tulane.
From San Antonio, Texas, Hanson is the third freshman in program history to receive all-region honors, joining Jessica Adams and TU Hall of Famer Tyler Henderson in 2009. As a starter in every set across all 32 matches for the Golden Hurricane, she finished the year as Tulsa's leader in points (344.5), points per set (3.02), hitting percentage (.408), blocks (123) and blocks per set (1.08).
Hanson's .408 hitting mark broke the record for the best single-season hitting percentage in program history. She was the No. 1 freshman in the country in hitting and ranked 21st among all Division I players. As the American Conference Freshman of the Year, she hit over .500 in 14 matches, led Tulsa in blocking 17 times, recorded seven double-figure kill matches and had one double-double.
From Fort Myers, Fla., Hipp enjoyed one of the best seasons by a Tulsa setter in recent history. She led the American Conference with 10.18 assists per set to finish with 1,161 total assists. She was all over the floor for TU, earning 18 double-doubles throughout the year, while finishing with 3.01 digs per set – the highest mark among all American setters.
As the American Setter of the Year and five time Setter of the Week, Hipp had nine matches with over 40 assists, three contests with over 50 assists and was the only setter in the league to reach 60 assists in a single match. She finished her career with 2,371 assists and 1,099 digs
Tulsa's All-Region History
2005
Julia Silva, So., AVCA All-Midwest Region Second Team
2006
Julia Silva, Jr., AVCA All-Midwest Region First Team
2007
Julia Silva, Sr., AVCA All-Midwest Region First Team
2009
Tyler Henderson, Fr., AVCA All-Midwest Region First Team
Midwest Region Freshman of the Year
Jennifer Eichler, Sr., AVCA All-Midwest Region First Team
Jessica Adams, Fr., AVCA All-Midwest Region Honorable Mention
2010
Tyler Henderson, So., AVCA All-Midwest Region First Team
Jordan Clampitt, So., AVCA All-Midwest Region First Team
Ed Allen, AVCA Midwest Region Coach of the Year
2011
Jessica Adams, Jr., AVCA All-Midwest Region First Team
Tyler Henderson, Jr., AVCA All-Midwest Region First Team
Diana Silva, Jr., AVCA All-Midwest Region First Team
Steven McRoberts, AVCA Midwest Region Coach of the Year
2012
Jessica Adams, Jr., AVCA All-Midwest Region First Team
Tyler Henderson, Jr., AVCA All-Midwest Region First Team
2013
Kellie Culbertson, Sr., AVCA All-Southwest Region First Team
2019
Taylor Horsfall, Sr., AVCA All-North Region Honorable Mention
2021
Kayley Cassaday, Jr., AVCA All-North Region Honerable Mention
2023
Kayley Cassaday, Gr., AVCA All-North Region First Team
2025
Jill Hanson, Fr., AVCA All-Central Region First Team
Brayden Hipp, Sr., AVCA All-Central Region First Team
About the AVCA
The mission of the AVCA is to advance the sport of volleyball with AVCA coaches at the epicenter of leadership, advocacy, and professional development.
With a membership of over 10,000 and counting, the AVCA provides a professional network for those individuals and companies dedicated to enhancing and promoting the sport. Members include collegiate, high school, club, youth, and Olympic coaches, as well as volleyball club directors. The AVCA provides professional development for volleyball coaches, recognition of elite players and coaches, promotion of volleyball competitions throughout the world, and networking opportunities for volleyball products and services providers.
The AVCA, located in Lexington, Kentucky, is managed by Associations International.
Visit www.TulsaHurricane.com for the latest news and information on the volleyball program. Fans can also follow the team on X, Facebook and Instagram.
This is the first time since 2012 that Tulsa had two players earn all-region honors together and the fifth time ever that the Golden Hurricane's had multiple all-region student-athletes in the same season.
Hanson and Hipp helped Tulsa go 7-0 against central region teams, including Oklahoma, Arkansas, Oral Roberts, Little Rock, Wichita State (twice) and Tulane.
From San Antonio, Texas, Hanson is the third freshman in program history to receive all-region honors, joining Jessica Adams and TU Hall of Famer Tyler Henderson in 2009. As a starter in every set across all 32 matches for the Golden Hurricane, she finished the year as Tulsa's leader in points (344.5), points per set (3.02), hitting percentage (.408), blocks (123) and blocks per set (1.08).
Hanson's .408 hitting mark broke the record for the best single-season hitting percentage in program history. She was the No. 1 freshman in the country in hitting and ranked 21st among all Division I players. As the American Conference Freshman of the Year, she hit over .500 in 14 matches, led Tulsa in blocking 17 times, recorded seven double-figure kill matches and had one double-double.
From Fort Myers, Fla., Hipp enjoyed one of the best seasons by a Tulsa setter in recent history. She led the American Conference with 10.18 assists per set to finish with 1,161 total assists. She was all over the floor for TU, earning 18 double-doubles throughout the year, while finishing with 3.01 digs per set – the highest mark among all American setters.
As the American Setter of the Year and five time Setter of the Week, Hipp had nine matches with over 40 assists, three contests with over 50 assists and was the only setter in the league to reach 60 assists in a single match. She finished her career with 2,371 assists and 1,099 digs
Tulsa's All-Region History
2005
Julia Silva, So., AVCA All-Midwest Region Second Team
2006
Julia Silva, Jr., AVCA All-Midwest Region First Team
2007
Julia Silva, Sr., AVCA All-Midwest Region First Team
2009
Tyler Henderson, Fr., AVCA All-Midwest Region First Team
Midwest Region Freshman of the Year
Jennifer Eichler, Sr., AVCA All-Midwest Region First Team
Jessica Adams, Fr., AVCA All-Midwest Region Honorable Mention
2010
Tyler Henderson, So., AVCA All-Midwest Region First Team
Jordan Clampitt, So., AVCA All-Midwest Region First Team
Ed Allen, AVCA Midwest Region Coach of the Year
2011
Jessica Adams, Jr., AVCA All-Midwest Region First Team
Tyler Henderson, Jr., AVCA All-Midwest Region First Team
Diana Silva, Jr., AVCA All-Midwest Region First Team
Steven McRoberts, AVCA Midwest Region Coach of the Year
2012
Jessica Adams, Jr., AVCA All-Midwest Region First Team
Tyler Henderson, Jr., AVCA All-Midwest Region First Team
2013
Kellie Culbertson, Sr., AVCA All-Southwest Region First Team
2019
Taylor Horsfall, Sr., AVCA All-North Region Honorable Mention
2021
Kayley Cassaday, Jr., AVCA All-North Region Honerable Mention
2023
Kayley Cassaday, Gr., AVCA All-North Region First Team
2025
Jill Hanson, Fr., AVCA All-Central Region First Team
Brayden Hipp, Sr., AVCA All-Central Region First Team
About the AVCA
The mission of the AVCA is to advance the sport of volleyball with AVCA coaches at the epicenter of leadership, advocacy, and professional development.
With a membership of over 10,000 and counting, the AVCA provides a professional network for those individuals and companies dedicated to enhancing and promoting the sport. Members include collegiate, high school, club, youth, and Olympic coaches, as well as volleyball club directors. The AVCA provides professional development for volleyball coaches, recognition of elite players and coaches, promotion of volleyball competitions throughout the world, and networking opportunities for volleyball products and services providers.
The AVCA, located in Lexington, Kentucky, is managed by Associations International.
Visit www.TulsaHurricane.com for the latest news and information on the volleyball program. Fans can also follow the team on X, Facebook and Instagram.
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