The Game Changers: How Will the NCAAs Top 5 Transfers Impact Their New Teams?
Michigan’s Maggie MacNeil isn’t the only big-name women’s NCAA transfer this off-season, but she’s the one due to have the biggest impact.
Is NIL Really Threatening Olympic Sports Like Swimming?
At last week’s annual Pac-12 spring meetings, Arizona athletic director Dave Heeke warned of the existential threat that NIL poses to sports like swimming.
Cal All-American Emma Davidson Enters NCAA Transfer Portal
Emma Davidson, who was on both of Cal’s 11th-place sprint free relays at the 2022 NCAA Championships, has entered the transfer portal.
Longtime USC Assistant Chase Bloch Moving On From Coaching
Bloch has been a member of the USC coaching staff for the last eight seasons, but says it is now time for him to transition to something new.
Kate Moore Promoted To Associate Head Coach At Washington State
Moore has worked as an assistant coach for the last two seasons with the Cougars.
Hungarian National Teamer Reka Nyiradi Commits to USC for 2023
Reka Nyiradi, a versatile member of the Hungarian national team, will join the Southern California women in the fall of 2023.
World Junior Record Holder Merve Tuncel Commits to USC
Turkish distance freestyle ace, 1500 SCM World Junior Record holder, Merve Tuncel has committed to join the USC Trojans.
NCAA All-American Sprinter Elise Garcia to Transfer to USC for 5th Year
Garcia was a member of Cal’s 200 medley, 200 freestyle, and 400 freestyle relays at the 2022 Women’s NCAA Championships.
NCAA Continues to Waive SAT Requirement for Class of 2023; May Drop Permanently
The NCAA has eliminated standardized test scores as a requirement of academic eligibility for student-athletes entering college in 2023-24.
50 Free AZ State Champion Caleb Stanley Verbals to Arizona State
Stanley’s verbal commitment comes on the heels of a notably successful season for ASU. The men’s team finished 6th at NCAAs.
Utah Promotes Jonas Persson to Head Coach of the Men’s and Women’s S&D Programs
Persson has spent the past 3 seasons as the associate head coach in Salt Lake City, making him a natural selection for the head coaching position.
Arizona State Promotes Herbie Behm to Associate Head Coach
While Behm has been at ASU, the Sun Devils, particularly the men’s team, have exploded into the upper echelon of NCAA swimming.
Torri Huske on Bouncing Back from COVID to Make World Champs Team
In a repeat of the 2020 Olympic Trials final, Torri Huske and Claire Curzan went 1-2 in the 100 fly to qualify for the U.S. squad in their signature event.
Regan Smith Focusing on Rebuilding Herself as a New Swimmer
Smith came to the wall in a blazing 57.76, winning by half a body length and taking down the U.S. Open Record, which she had set in 2021 with 57.92.
Pei Lin Hired To Rebuild Cal’s Diving Program
Former NCAA standout Pei Lin will be tasked with reviving a diving program that has struggled despite the Bears’ swimming dynasty in Berkeley.
