University of Minnesota Athletics
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11/11/2026 9:28:00 AM | Volleyball
The Golden Gopher volleyball team has announced the additions of two members for the 2027 season.
Setter Mckinley Moser (Waverly, Neb./Waverly High School) and pin hitter Kalyn Brookbank (Barrington, Ill./Barrington) each signed on to be Golden Gophers. Both will be enrolling during the spring 2027 semester beginning in January.
"We are thrilled to announce two members of our 2027 recruiting class, McKinley Moser and Kalyn Brookbank," said head coach Keegan Cook. " Both McKinley and Kalyn will join us in January ready to raise the level of competition and development in our gym."
Setter Mckinley Moser (Waverly, Neb./Waverly High School/VCNebraska)
A 5'9 setter, Moser joins the Gophers after a stellar prep career in Nebraska. Moser was named a 2026 Under Armor All-American and 2025 AVCA High School All-American.
Moser was a 2026 Nebraska State Champion, she tallied 32 assists and eight kills in the championship match. McKinley was named a 2026 Omaha World-Herald Super Six.
On the club circuit, Moser was named a 2026 17U Club All-American second team honoree by Prep Volleyball. Mckinley was also named to the All-Tournament team of the 2026 NIT 17U Elite Division and the 2026 JVA Girl's All-National Team.
"Mckinley Moser possesses all of the most important attributes of a setter. She is adept at locating the ball in all conditions and creates advantageous scoring opportunities for all of her attackers," said Cook. "She has led and won at every level of the game and she pursues mastery with a work ethic far beyond athletes her age. "
Academically, Moser holds a 4.0 GPA, is a member of the National Honor Society, and earned Academic All-State honors.
Why Minnesota: "I chose Minnesota because of the coaches, the culture, and the players. When I first came to a camp, I immediately fell in love with the culture. I really liked how everything was structured and the way practices were run. I also liked the way the coaches coached and how they made me feel important and valued throughout the recruiting process. I also liked that Minnesota was in the Midwest and gave me the opportunity to compete in the Big Ten."
Personal: Daughter of Brandon and Michelle Moser, she also has one sibling, Drew. Moser plans to major in either biology or law at Minnesota.
Pin Hitter Kalyn Brookbank (Barrington, Ill./Barrington/Adversity VBC)
A 6'0 pin hitter, Brookbank joins the Golden Gophers after an incredible prep career in Illinois. Kalyn is a two-time MSL Player of the Year and a two-time All-Area honoree.
Brookbank tallied 1,185 kills during her high school career along with 488 digs and 60 blocks.
Academically, Brookbank was named a AVCA First Team Academic honoree.
"Kalyn Brookbank was the breakout athlete of the spring 2026 recruiting period," said coach Cook. "A skilled receiver with a long frame and high contact point, Kalyn's potential to develop into a top level outside hitter is matched only by her immense desire to do so."
Why Minnesota: "I chose Minnesota for the Family like culture, location/community, amazing fan base and coaching staff."
Personal: Daughter of Betsy and Wade Brookbank, Kalyn has three siblings, Addie, Connor and Bobby. She intends to major in health sciences at Minnesota.
Setter Mckinley Moser (Waverly, Neb./Waverly High School) and pin hitter Kalyn Brookbank (Barrington, Ill./Barrington) each signed on to be Golden Gophers. Both will be enrolling during the spring 2027 semester beginning in January.
"We are thrilled to announce two members of our 2027 recruiting class, McKinley Moser and Kalyn Brookbank," said head coach Keegan Cook. " Both McKinley and Kalyn will join us in January ready to raise the level of competition and development in our gym."
Setter Mckinley Moser (Waverly, Neb./Waverly High School/VCNebraska)
A 5'9 setter, Moser joins the Gophers after a stellar prep career in Nebraska. Moser was named a 2026 Under Armor All-American and 2025 AVCA High School All-American.
Moser was a 2026 Nebraska State Champion, she tallied 32 assists and eight kills in the championship match. McKinley was named a 2026 Omaha World-Herald Super Six.
On the club circuit, Moser was named a 2026 17U Club All-American second team honoree by Prep Volleyball. Mckinley was also named to the All-Tournament team of the 2026 NIT 17U Elite Division and the 2026 JVA Girl's All-National Team.
"Mckinley Moser possesses all of the most important attributes of a setter. She is adept at locating the ball in all conditions and creates advantageous scoring opportunities for all of her attackers," said Cook. "She has led and won at every level of the game and she pursues mastery with a work ethic far beyond athletes her age. "
Academically, Moser holds a 4.0 GPA, is a member of the National Honor Society, and earned Academic All-State honors.
Why Minnesota: "I chose Minnesota because of the coaches, the culture, and the players. When I first came to a camp, I immediately fell in love with the culture. I really liked how everything was structured and the way practices were run. I also liked the way the coaches coached and how they made me feel important and valued throughout the recruiting process. I also liked that Minnesota was in the Midwest and gave me the opportunity to compete in the Big Ten."
Personal: Daughter of Brandon and Michelle Moser, she also has one sibling, Drew. Moser plans to major in either biology or law at Minnesota.
Pin Hitter Kalyn Brookbank (Barrington, Ill./Barrington/Adversity VBC)
A 6'0 pin hitter, Brookbank joins the Golden Gophers after an incredible prep career in Illinois. Kalyn is a two-time MSL Player of the Year and a two-time All-Area honoree.
Brookbank tallied 1,185 kills during her high school career along with 488 digs and 60 blocks.
Academically, Brookbank was named a AVCA First Team Academic honoree.
"Kalyn Brookbank was the breakout athlete of the spring 2026 recruiting period," said coach Cook. "A skilled receiver with a long frame and high contact point, Kalyn's potential to develop into a top level outside hitter is matched only by her immense desire to do so."
Why Minnesota: "I chose Minnesota for the Family like culture, location/community, amazing fan base and coaching staff."
Personal: Daughter of Betsy and Wade Brookbank, Kalyn has three siblings, Addie, Connor and Bobby. She intends to major in health sciences at Minnesota.
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