Coach Nelson on Avery Scoggins… Avery is a volleyball junkie who has earned respect nationally by earning multiple All-Big 12 honors. As a setter, she is confident and has a burning desire to win. Her strength and athleticism allow her to take risks others can’t, and we think she’ll be the perfect fit for our fast, creative and relentless offense. Avery’s former coaches and connections rave about her, which makes us even more excited she’ll be wearing black and gold.

Academic Honors 
• 2025 CSC Academic All-District

The Scoggins File
• Played two seasons at Arizona before transferring to Vanderbilt
• 2024 AVCA Pacific Region Freshman of the Year
• 2024 All-Big 12 Second Team
• 2024 Big 12 All-Rookie Team
• Four-time Big 12 freshman/rookie of the week
• No. 5 in Arizona freshman history with 1,184 assists
• No. 7 in Arizona freshman history with 289 digs
• Led Arizona in assists in 2024 (1,184) and 2025 (1,190)
• Ranked second on the team in digs in 2025 with 314
• Played in every match as a freshman and sophomore

Personal
• Mother, Jodi, played volleyball at Georgia
• Aunt, Janet Kruse Sellon, player volleyball at Nebraska

Why Vanderbilt?
“I chose Vanderbilt because of the academics, athletics, people and great city of Nashville. I was also drawn to the amazing culture the coaches and players are building within the volleyball program, and I can’t wait to be a part of it!”

Avery’s Essentials
Favorite Nashville food spot: Doughbird
Favorite spot on campus: Memorial Gymnasium
First song on aux: Vienna by Billy Joel