Setter Named Best in Nation

Jan. 23, 2008

NORMAN, Okla. - Oklahoma volleyball incoming freshman Brianne Barker has earned the 2007 Andi Collins Award, recognizing the nation's best high school senior setter. Barker is no stranger to success as the Amarillo, Texas, native is also the Texas Gatorade Player of the Year and LoneStarVolleyball.com Player of the Year.

"This is an outstanding honor and accomplishment for Brianne," OU head coach Santiago Restrepo said. "We are thrilled that she is going to be at the University of Oklahoma next year."

The 5-9 setter led Amarillo High School to back-to-back state championships during her junior and senior seasons while earning MVP honors of the state tournament twice.

Barker Bio | Andi Collins Award

Barker finished her senior season with 1,091 assists, 244 kills, 299 digs and also led the team with 75 aces.

Barker also plays club volleyball for the Amarillo Elite and will report to Oklahoma in fall of 2008.

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