Volleyball Signs Four On Signing Day - University of Arizona Athletics

TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona Volleyball head coach Charita Stubbs has inked four recruits on signing day, announced by the program on Wednesday.

The class consists of Nylah Bibby, a defensive specialist/libero from Scottsdale, Ariz., Londyn Pope, a middle blocker from Baton Rouge, La., Asia Udo-Ema, an outside hitter from Riverside, Calif., and Tinsley Welker, a setter from Sugar Land, Texas.

Nylah Bibby
5-10 | DS/L | Scottsdale, Ariz. | Saguaro H.S.

Played club with Arizona Storm Elite
Two-time All-Region Offensive Player of the Year at Saguaro HS
Three-time All-Region player at Saguaro
Second-team All-Desert Sky Conference as a junior

Nylah says: "Arizona has been my dream school since I was little. My dad went there and I am super excited to carry on his legacy and play for a great coach like Rita."

Coach Stubbs says: "Nylah is a true Wildcat and knows what it means to represent Arizona. She will begin with us this spring and is a true utility player who can pass and swing out of the backrow. Nylah knows how to win and will bring depth to the roster."

Londyn Pope
6-2 | MB | Baton Rouge, La. | VR Eaton H.S.

Played club with Dallas Premier, TAV, SC Elite, and Corina Islanders
Recognized on the AVCA Watchlist four times
2025 GJNVC All-Tournament team
Second-team All-District honoree as a sophomore at VR Eaton HS
All-District honorable mention following her freshman year at VR Eaton HS

Londyn says: "I really loved the school, culture, facilities and scenery around campus. Everyone feels like family and the community is great. I also loved the team and staff when I came to camp!"

Coach Stubbs says: "Londyn will be here this spring to train and has elite size with a great arm as a middle. She knows how to score and will continue to develop as a Wildcat."

Asia Udo-Ema
6-0 | OH | Riverside, Calif. | Centennial H.S.

Prepped with Forza1 North
Under Armour All-American
Four-time first-team All-League at Centennial HS
All-time leader in kills and receptions in the Big 8 League
Ranks second all-time in career kills in Riverside County
Placed fifth in Open at GJNC in 2024
Top 20 in Open at GJNC in 2026
Helped Centennial HS to the CIF Southern Section semifinals

Asia says: "I chose to attend the University of Arizona for the culture of the program and the school. I have a lot of generational history with this school and I believe I can develop into the player and person I want to be at Arizona.

Coach Stubbs says: "Asia is an outside hitter with a very high volleyball IQ who will be here to begin training in the spring. She is an Under Armour All-American who has great skills and will be ready to elevate the team to the next level."

Tinsley Welker
6-0 | S | Sugar Land, Texas | Stephen F. Austin H.S.

Prepped with Houston Skyline for nine years
Ranked the No. 32 overall player and the No. 5 player in Texas by Prep Dig
2026 AVCA All-America Watch List
2024 Prep Volleyball first-team All-American
Named the 21-6A Setter of the Year in 2024 at Stephen F. Austin HS
Earned Newcomer of the Year accolades in 2023 from three outlets
2026 21-6A Most Valuable Player at Stephen F. Austin HS
2026 TCGA All-Star team
Two-time TSWA All-State honoree
Four-time first-team All-District player at Stephen F. Austin HS
Invited to the US National Team Development Program and the Under Armour Next Camp

Tinsley says: "I chose to attend the University of Arizona because of the team culture and the strong bond I felt with the coaches."

Coach Stubbs says: "Tinsley is a setter who will bring high-level experience from club and high school to the team. She knows how to foster relationships with her hitters and put them in a position to score and she will bring great energy to the program."

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