The Bandits will complete their 2025 roster on Saturday, May 3, at the AUSL College Draft, adding three athletes from the top NCAA talent who have finished their collegiate eligibility. Each AUSL team will carry 16 players in the inaugural season. They began building the teams at the Allocation Draft, followed by an additional signing leading up to the college draft.

The Bandits roster currently stands at the following 13 players:

No. 1 Draft Need: Pitcher

The Bandits had the first pick of the Allocation Draft. It should be no surprise that they locked in the 2024 Rookie of the Year, Lexi Kilfoyl. Kilfoyl had an incredible pro debut, recording a 7-3 record, 2.23 ERA, two shutouts, five complete games, and 39 strikeouts (she led in all categories mentioned).

Combining Kilfoyl with lefty Taylor McQuillin was a smart move; she’s a rare southpaw with incredible movement with her pitches. Neither former champion Odicci Alexander nor newcomer Sarah Willis started the 2024 season often or threw extensive innings; both were typically used as mid-relief and for limited pitches. The Bandits need two more pitchers and could use rookies who are ready to take on a starting role, or one who can give a different look and effectively close out games.

Pick prediction: Devyn Netz

Based on pitchers who have received a golden ticket, Devyn Netz would give the Bandits another arm in the circle and be a defensive option. She was presented as an option for the Talons because of her two-way abilities, but that could also be what makes her a good fit for the Bandits.

The lefty pitcher has spent time throughout her career at Arizona in the field, and she is no slouch at the plate – Netz has a .360 batting average with 16 home runs. This would give the Bandits another much-needed option at first base.

No. 2 Draft Need: Corner Infielder

This is where things get a little tricky for the Bandits because it depends on how they use their draft picks and shift their defenders around. It may look like the open spot in the Bandits’ defense is clear, but there’s nuance.

Delanie Wisz can play both corner positions (she split her time between first and third at UCLA and was the primary first baseman while at Loyola Marymount). So if Netz is at first, Wisz can stay at third. Coffel might be able to play some third too, shifting Wisz over to first.

The Bandits could draft a true corner infielder or opt for a utility player like Netz.

Pick Prediction: Mac Barbara

Mac Barbara could be a fit at first base for the Bandits and bring some firepower to the lineup. She also played for head coach Stacey Nuveman-Deniz for three years at San Diego State. While with Nuveman-Deniz and the Aztecs, Barbara was named the Mountain West Conference Player of the Year twice. In her three seasons at SDSU, she set career program records in on-base percentage (.490), slugging percentage (.746), and OPS (1.236), while ranking second in batting average (.378), RBIs (155), and third in home runs (45).

Barbara completed her Bachelor’s degree at SDSU and transferred to Texas A&M as a graduate student for her final year of eligibility.

No. 3 Draft Need: Utility/Outfielder

Keeping with the thinking of going for utility players, the Bandits could look for an athlete with experience at third and in the outfield. Most of the Bandits roster is true to a defensive position on the field, so a utility player who can shift as needed would be a great addition to the team. Outfield experience would be an added plus with only Nickles, Zerkle, and Dayton available in the grass.

Pick Prediction: Cori McMillan

Cori McMillan is by far the best example of this. She predominantly played third at Radford University, but after transferring to Virginia Tech, she’s been a right fielder for two seasons. She’s athletic, can hit for power, and has speed to boot. McMillan is having the hottest season at the plate in her collegiate career right now; she’s batting .444 with a slugging percentage of a whopping 1.030. McMillan is the nationwide leader in home runs with 23.

Tune in on May 3 at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT on ESPNU as the Bandits, Blaze, Talons, and Volts choose the top college talent invited to compete in the AUSL’s inaugural season.

Read More: AUSL College Draft: Golden Ticket Tracker

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Savanna Collins is the Senior Reporter for the AUSL. You can follow her on X @savannaecollins.