Backstroke Specialist Ben Eckerson Verbally Commits to Virginia Tech for 2021
Backstroke specialist Ben Eckerson has announced he will be joining the Virginia Tech Hokies as a member of the class of 2025.
NCAA Allows D1 Schools to Reduce Scholarships; Alters Recruiting Rules
While the NCAA rejected Division I schools’ first request at a blanket waiver, they’ve approved 3 others this week to help programs deal with the…
Duke Swimming and Diving Hosts Virtual End of Year Banquet
Senior Alyssa Marsh, along with fellow fourth-year Nathaniel Hernandez, were named the team’s Most Valuable Athletes.
FL 1A Finalist Lucy Miller to Remain In-State with Commitment to Miami (2021)
The University of Miami (Florida) has received a verbal commitment from breast and sprint specialist Lucy Miller for the 2021-2022 season.
Georgia Tech Secures Verbal Commitment from 5x GHSA State Champion Lily Burke
In-state standout Lily Burke has made a verbal commitment to Georgia Tech for the 2021-22 school year and beyond.
Distance Specialist Eli Shoyat (2021) Verbally Commits to Louisville
Eli Shoyat from Northern Kentucky Clippers will remain in state to attend the University of Louisville beginning in 2021-22.
Big Ten, Pac-12, SEC Extend Athletic Activities Bans Through May
3 of the NCAA’s Power 5 Conferences have announced extensions to their bans on athletic activities in the last few days, even as some states begin to reopen.
Pac-12 Finalist Ellie Jew Transfers from Arizona to Notre Dame
Ellie Jew was Arizona’s top-placing 100 breaststroker at last year’s Pac-12 Championship meet, finishing 8th. She now heads to Notre Dame.
Swimming From Home: Michael Litzinger (Notre Dame) on Favorite Swimming Stories
Notre Dame head coach Michael Litzinger started off our conversation by indulging me and my wonder of what the recruiting process of Zach Yeadon
All-American Diver Anton Jenkins Transferring from S. Carolina to UNC
Diving was the strength of UNC’s program in year in the first season under a new coaching regime, especially the springboard events – Jenkins’ specialty.
NCAA’s Coming Name, Image, Likeness Overhaul Will Open New Revenue Streams
There will only be a handful of swimmers (like Regan Smith, above) capable of big contracts based on Olympic achievements, but there are other avenues…
Swedish National Junior Teamer Emma Sundstrand Commits to Miami Hurricanes
Emma Sundstrand signed her National Letter of Intent, committing her to swim at the University of Miami beginning in the fall of 2020.
NCAA Rejects Conferences’ Request to Drop Minimum Sports Requirement
The move, voted on by the Division I Council on Friday, puts a floor on athletic departments’ ability to eliminate sporting programs to deal with fallout…
How One NCAA Swimming Program Has Already Saved $150,000 to Preempt Cuts
This is not hypothetical – here’s how one NCAA swimming & diving program has already reduced its budget by $150,000 for next season.
Trials Qualifier Luke Massey Transferring From Tennessee to South Carolina
Massey is a breaststroke/sprint specialist, who has qualified for the Olympic Trials in the 100 breast.
