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.
Top 10 NCAA Diving Recruits in the Girls’ High School Class of 2025
In an effort to expand NCAA coverage here on SwimSwam, we have compiled a list of the top 10 women’s recruits for the high school class of 2025.
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.
Alex Shackell Decommits from Cal, Will Defer College Enrollment for a Year
Alex Shackell, a two-time Olympic medalist in Paris, has announced that she will defer her college enrollment for a year.
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.
Brazilian National Teamer Bella Scopel Tramontana Verbally Commits To ASU For Fall 2025
Bella Scopel Tramontana, a member of the Brazilian national team and Sandpipers of Nevada swimmer, has verbally committed to ASU for the fall of 2025.
#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.
Georgia Continues Strong Recruiting By Adding Three German Swimmers To Men’s Class of 2029
Finn Hammer, Finn Wendland, and Sascha Macht have all committed to Georgia as part of the Bulldogs’ growing class of 2029, arriving on campus in fall 2025.
