2026 College Swimming Previews: #9 NC State Men Get Boost From Returning Redshirts
The NC State men lose a few key pieces, but they’ll get a big boost as 2024 NCAA champion Aiden Hayes and Arsenio Bustos each return after redshirting.
2026 College Swimming Previews: Can #8 Cal Move Up To The Top Five With Loaded Freshman Class?
Mary-Ambre Moluh is Cal’s top returning scorer from NCAAs, and she will be trying to lead their exceptional recruiting class to a top five finish this year.
Ranking The 2025 Men’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #5-8
Ryan Erisman headlines a 14-strong incoming class for Cal after a breakout summer, while Ethan Ekk leads a class at the opposite end of the size spectrum
Ranking The 2025 Men’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #9-12
Sean Green could be a huge addition for the Georgia Bulldogs this year, after some big swims in both freestyle and IM in long course this summer
2026 College Swimming Previews: #9 Michigan Women Poised to Continue Rising in the Ranks
Even taking a few important losses into account, it’s hard not to look at this Michigan team as significantly improved over last year’s 9th place team.
Ranking The 2025 Men’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #13-16
Will Mulgrew highlights a Harvard class that strengthens some key areas, but Princeton still look favorites to defend the Ivy League title with the #13 class
2025-2026 NCAA Division I College Preview Compendium
The NCAA Swimming and Diving season is just around the corner. Bookmark this page to see all of SwimSwam’s previews for the 2025-2026 season.
Ranking The 2025 Men’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: Honorable Mentions
Ethan Reniewicki gives Ohio State another sprint freestyle stud after dropping some big bests, for a Buckeye class that could make a splash at Big Tens
Ranking the 2025 Women’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #1-4
Teagan O’Dell leads an absolutely stacked University of California roster that has the #2, #3, #5, #12, and #18 ranked recruits for 2025.
Ranking the 2025 Women’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #5-8
Alex Shackell, SwimSwam’s #1 ranked recruit from the class of 2025, will be headlining the Indiana Hoosiers recruiting class.
2026 College Swimming Previews: #10 VT Men Aim for 4th Straight Top 10 Finish Amidst Losses
With Carles Coll Marti and Youssef Ramadan gone, Head Coach Sergio Miro Lopez (above) will have an uphill climb to get the Hokies back to the top 10 at NCAAs.
Ranking the 2025 Women’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #9-12
Japanese World Junior Record holder Mizuki Hrai leads the Tennessee Volunteer recruiting class for the 2025-2026 school year.
2026 College Swimming Previews: Young Core, Key Additions Give Optimism To #10 NC State Women
Leah Shackley was a standout for NC State in her freshman year, and she’ll be a driving force behind their success in 2025-26 as they field a talented roster.
2026 College Swimming Previews: #11 Michigan Men Looking to Crack Top 10 with Retooled Roster
All things considered, this Michigan team looks primed to continue its steady stream of improvement from the past couple years.
Ranking the 2025 Women’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #13-16
Julie Mishler is the fastest 50 freestyler in the class of 2025, and she will be joining the Louisville Cardinals for the upcoming school year.
