“Best of the Rest” Backstroker Chase Knopf (2026) Verbally Commits to Louisville
“Best of the Rest” backstroker Chase Knopf from Northern KY Clippers has made a verbal commitment to swim and study at Louisville.
“Honorable Mention” Taylor Klein Sends Verbal Commitment to Stanford for 2026-27
200 back/fly specialist Taylor Klein will take her talents west to Stanford University beginning in the fall of 2026.
18th-Ranked Swimmer in Class of 2026, Vera Conic Verbally Commits to NC State
#18 Vera Conic hands NC State their 2nd top-20 verbal commitment for the 2026-27 school year.
Clare Watson, #15 in Class of 2026, Announces Verbal Commitment to Stanford
53/1:57 butterflyer Clare Watson from Bellevue Club Swim Team has made a verbal commitment to Stanford University for 2026-27.
#13 JD Thumann Hands Cal Their 5th Top-15 Verbal Commitment for 2026
Sooner Swim Club’s JD Thumann is Cal’s 5th top-15 verbal commitment for the fall of 2026.
2026 “Honorable Mention” Henry Lyness Announces Verbal Commitment to ASU
Center Grove Aquatic Club’s Henry Lyness, the 2nd-fastest 100 backstroker in the class of 2026, has chosen Arizona State for his collegiate career.
“Best of the Rest” Distance Freestyler Iris Kim Sends Verbal Pledge to Northwestern for 2026
Scarlet Aquatics distance freestyler Iris Kim has verbally committed to swim and study at Northwestern beginning in the 2026-27 school year.
Breaststroker Maddie Moreth (2026) Makes Verbal Commitment to Florida Gators
1:01/2:13 breaststroker Maddie Moreth from Valparaiso Swim Club has announced her verbal commitment to Florida for 2026-27.
“Best of the Rest” Backstroker Eva Rottink (2026) Hands Verbal Commitment to Indiana
“Best of the Rest” backstroker Eva Rottink has made a verbal commitment to Indiana University’s class of 2030.
Duke Earns 2nd Top-20 Commitment as #19 Quinn White Makes Verbal Pledge for 2026-27
53/1:55 backstroker Quinn White, our #19 rank in the class of 2026, has announced her intention to swim and study at Duke.
#6 Mena Boardman Gives Texas Longhorns Their 2nd Top-20 Verbal Commitment for 2026-27
Versatile sprinter Mena Boardman, an Olympic Trials qualifier in the 100 fly, will join the Texas Longhorns in the fall of 2026.
California State Champ and #4 Recruit Ava De Anda Verbals to Cal for 2026-27
Ava DeAnda from Riverside Aquatics Association would already qualify for NCAAs in the 100 free. She will be a Golden Bear in 2026-27.
Charlotte Crush, #1 Recruit in the Class of 2026, Announces Verbal Commitment to Tennessee
With Charlotte Crush’s verbal commitment, Tennessee now has the fastest 100 free, 100 back, 100 breast, and 100 fly performers in the class of 2026.
#16 in Class of 2025 Ethan Ekk Announces Verbal Commitment to Stanford
Ethan Ekk, who excels in mid-distance free and the 200 back, has announced his intention to swim and study at Stanford next fall.
German Sprinter Martin Wrede Verbally Commits to Cal for 2025-26
German Age Record-holder Martin Wrede will take his sprint talents to Berkeley next fall to swim for the California Golden Bears.
