Additionally, Ashley Bannister, who redshirted last year because of an injury, was named one of the top outside hitters in the country.

While there might be a shortage of experience on this Longhorn squad, it won’t be short on talent.

With 2010 firmly in the rearview, it may be too early for the Longhorns to shake off their crushing exit from the Final Four, but one thing is for certain — Texas has plenty to look forward to in 2011.

KANSAS CITY — With Texas losing its rematch to Penn State as well as seniors Juliann Faucette, Jennifer Doris and Lauren Dickson to graduation, with the former two being the winningest players in program history, Thursday's end to the season may feel unsatisfying to some fans.