Moldovan Record-Holder Nichita Bortnicov Sends Verbal to Indiana for 2021
Bortnicov’s 200 fly NR in short course meters is a 2:01.30, which converts to a 1:49.27 in yards. He’s also part of two NR relays.
Italian Freestyler Ilaria Murzilli Commits to Nebraska
Ilaria Murzilli will join Nebraska’s strongest group, their distance freestyle group, when she arrives in Lincoln in the fall of 2021.
SwimSwam Podcast: Ray Looze on What Makes a Perfect Breaststroke
Looze talks about the ins and outs of learning how to coach breaststroke, what he looks for in potential recruits, and how to build up a great breaststroke
Tommy Cope Named Michigan’s Big Ten Medal of Honor Recipient
Cope is the 16th Big Ten Medal of Honor recipient from the men’s swimming and diving program and fifth in the last nine years.
Iowa, Auburn, Alabama Report Positive Coronavirus Test Among Athletics Returns
As collegiate athletics departments across the country begin bringing student-athletes back to campus, several have reported positive tests for coronavirus.
Returning Conference Points: 3 Clear-Cut Front-runners In Men’s Big Ten
Michigan ended a three-year Indiana run last year, but IU and Ohio State return strong groups in chase of Michigan for 2020-2021.
Indiana Bolsters Distance Group with Verbal from #20 Aidan Reagan for Fall 2021
He was ranked #20 in our 2021 initial rankings and was the top distance recruit left uncommitted in the high school class of 2021.
1:42 200 Backstroker Jake Marcum, Rising Sophomore, Leaves Indiana for Alabama
The Indiana to Alabama pipeline has been busy since the Crimson Tide hired Coley Stickels, the former IU associate head sprint coach, to lead the program.
Swimmer Nyah Funderburke Continues Family Legacy With Ohio State Commitment
Nyah Funderburke, who has won Ohio high school state titles in 3 different individual events, is the daughter of a former Buckeye basketball player.
Returning Conference Points: Ohio State Women Return 22 Scorers In Big Ten
Ohio State won its first women’s Big Ten swimming & diving title in two decades last year, and a deep group of returners make them the favorites to repeat.
Ella Miller Transfers from Auburn to Minnesota after Freshman Year Injury
Ella Miller swam for 1 semester for the Auburn Tigers before getting injured. She’ll now continue her career at the University of Minnesota.
NCAA Schools Begin Work with Athlete Brand Consultant Ahead of NIL Rule Changes
A handful of universities have announced deals with consultant Jeremy Darlow intended to teach student-athletes about brand development and communication…
Power 5 Conference Commissioners Ask Congress for Support on NIL Legislation
The Power 5 conferences want federal, national legislation put in place before states can make individual decisions on name-image-likeness rules.
NCAA President Takes 20% Pay Cut; Insurance Policy Kicks In for $270 Million
The NCAA expects to be back to normal financial operations in 18 months thanks to a number of contingencies, including a $270 million insurance policy.
Big Ten Announces 2020 Postgraduate Scholarship Recipients
Swimmers Tommy Cope (Michigan), Scott Piper (Michigan State) and Eric Geunes (Wisconsin) are among the recipients.
