NCAA Division 1 Council to Adopt New Transfer Rules by January 2021
The NCAA Division 1 Council has committed to adopt a uniform transfer rule by January 2021, which will allow for more flexibility for student-athletes.
NCAA Extends Division I Recruiting Dead Period through End of August
The NCAA’s recruiting dead period for Division I schools has been extended through the end of August even as schools resume on-campus workouts.
Athletes From Cut Brown University Sports Hire Lawyer, Push For Reinstatement
Athletes from the eight sports teams cut by Brown University this spring have hired a law firm to fight for reinstatement to the school’s athletic department.
Asia Seidt Wins 2020 CoSIDA D1 At-Large Academic All-American of the Year
37 NCAA swimmers were honored as CoSIDA Academic All-America team members, with Kentucky’s Asia Seidt winning Team Member of the Year.
Monday Marks Opening Day for the Recruiting Class of 2022
Prospective student-athletes from the high school class of 2022 may begin to receive calls from college coaches beginning Monday, June 15, 2020.
IHSA Finalist Kellie Willhite Joins Brown Class of 2024
Willhite will get two seasons with Brown’s top breaststroker, Audrey Lukawski (1:02.8/2:14.5), and three seasons with Sasha Liu (1:02.8/2:18.8).
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…
Dean Farris, Raphael Marcoux To Return To Harvard Roster For 2020-2021 Season
American record-holder Dean Farris will return to the Harvard roster for the 2020-2021 NCAA season after an Olympic gap year.
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.
NAG Relay Record-holder Liza Whitmire to Swim for Princeton in 2020-21
2020 Olympic Trials qualifier Liza Whitmire of Aquatic Team Of Mecklenburg will bring her versatile talent to the Tigers in 2020-21.
NCAA Extends Recruiting Dead Period Through July 31, 2020
In announcing the decision, the NCAA says this will allow coaches to focus on student-athletes that might be returning to campus as early as June 1.
Distance Freestyler Anna Kalandadze to Transfer to Penn after 1 Year at Cal
Ardmore, Pennsylvania’s Anna Kalandadze will head home after a year at Cal to swim for the Penn Quakers in 2020-21.
Brown Cuts 11 Varsity Sports Back To Club Level; Swimming Still Sponsored
Brown University will transition 11 of its 38 varsity teams to the club level while adding two new varsity sports. Swimming was not among those cut.
Division I Swim & Dive Coaches Volunteer $6.2 Million from 2020-21 Budgets
In a release signed by 108 Division I coaches, the CSCAA announced that programs are preempting fallout from the pandemic by volunteering budget cuts.
62 Swimmers Named to Men’s Academic All-District At-Large Teams
The award recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances in athletic competition and in the classroom.
