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.
Indiana Adds Verbal Commitment from #16 Paige Downey for 2026-27
Paige Downey’s verbal commitment to Indiana’s class of 2030 gives the Hoosiers the top two distance freestylers in the cohort.
“Best of the Rest” Backstroker Taylor Schwenk (2026) Verbally Commits to NC State
“Best of the Rest” backstroker Taylor Schwenk will be a second-generation NCAA swimmer when she joins the Wolfpack in the fall of 2026.
Tennessee Women Snag 2nd Ranked Recruit for 2026 with Verbal from #13 Eliza Wallace
A verbal from #13 Eliza Wallace of Mecklenburg Swim Association has given the Lady Vols their second elite breaststroker for 2026-27.
Texas Scores 1st Top-20 Verbal Commitment for 2026-27 from #7 Avery Klamfoth
SwimMAC IM/breaststroke specialist Avery Klamfoth has elected to swim at the University of Texas.
Florida Adds Verbal Commitment from #16 Liam Smith to 2026 Recruiting Class
48.0/1:46 butterflyer Liam Smith from Greater Kalamazoo Crocs has made a verbal commitment to swim at Florida beginning in 2026-27.
Tim Wu, #6 in Class of 2026, Becomes Cal’s Fourth Top-20 Verbal Commitment
Tim Wu, ranked #6 in 2026, has handed Cal their 4th high-level verbal commitment for what is shaping up to be a stellar recruiting class.
Tennessee Jumps Head First Into 2026 Recruiting with Verbal from #3 Molly Sweeney
Tennessee is getting a new breaststroking Molly! #3 Molly Sweeney will be a Volunteer in the 2026-27 season.
Kelsey Zhang, #5 in 2026, Hands Verbal Commitment to Cal Bears
PASA’s Kelsey Zhang, the fastest 200 flyer in the class of 2026 by over 3 seconds, has announced her verbal commitment to Cal for 2026.
Texas A&M Gets Verbal from In-state Breaststroker Ella McWhorter (2026)
“Best of the Rest” breaststroker Ella McWhorter (2026) will remain in-state to swim for the Texas A&M Aggies.
#12 Caden Martin Gives UVA Their 4th Top-20 Verbal Commitment for 2026-27
22-low sprinter Caden Martin, formerly of Razorback Aquatic Club Aquahawgs and now with TAC Titans, has committed to UVA.
Cal Snaps Up Verbal Commitment from #1 in Class of 2026, NAG Record-holder Baylor Stanton
The highly versatile Baylor Stanton (Gwinnett Aquatics) has given a verbal commitment to Cal for the 2026-27 school year and beyond.
