California Passes Bill On NCAA Amateurism; NCAA Showdown Awaits
California’s State Assembly passed a bill this week allowing college athletes to make money – a bill the NCAA has already said could lead to competition bans.
College Swimming Previews: With Craig, #8 Ohio State Men Have Massive Ceiling
Paul DeLakis and Ohio State moved into the top 10, but could be a legit top 5 program – if they can figure out a way to repeat their Big Ten times at NCAAs.
4 Swimmers Honored as Top 30 Honorees in 2019 NCAA Woman of the Year Program
Anelise Diener of the University of Texas is one of 4 swimmers who have advanced to the Top 30 of the 2019 NCAA Woman of the Year selection.
Update: Ohio State Invite To Feature Kentucky, Notre Dame, No Stanford
The mid-season Ohio State Invite will feature a handful of top programs from last year, including men and women from the host Buckeyes, Kentucky & Notre Dame.
Colorado School of Mines Names Claire McDaniel as Head Coach
Colorado School of Mines Director of Athletics David Hansburg has named Claire McDaniel the head coach of the Orediggers’ men’s and women’s swimming program.
Former Auburn Assistant Francisco Rego Joins Georgia Tech Coach Staff
Rego joins Georgia tech after spending 2 years as the head coach of Team Greenville Swim Club in Greenville, SC.
College Swimming Previews: #9 Stanford Men Hoping For Return of Key Trio
Stanford lost Grant Shoults, Jack Levant and Alberto Mestre last year, and needs them back to make a return to the NCAA’s top 10.
College Swimming Previews: Relays Must Rebuild For #9 Michigan Women
Michigan scored half its points (156/314) on relays last year, and they graduated half (10/20) their legs. They do, though, return star flyer Maggie MacNeil.
Minnesota’s Mid-Season Invite To Feature Cal, Texas, Michigan, Arizona
Minnesota’s winter invite will feature last year’s top 2 men’s NCAA teams (Cal and Texas) along with 3 of the top 5 women’s programs (Cal, Michigan, Texas).
NC State To Host Mid-Season Invite With ASU, Auburn, Wisconsin, Duke
The NC State Wolfpack will host their own mid-season invite at the Greensboro Aquatic Center. It will feature Arizona State, Auburn, Wisconsin and Duke.
NCAA Champion Christine Magnuson Among 6-Member Tennessee Hall of Fame Class
Tennessee named its six-person 2019 induction class for the Athletics Hall of Fame, including NCAA champion and SEC Swimmer of the Year Christine Magnuson.
Bryant Rounds Out Staff with Aidan Devers as Graduate Assistant
Bryant University Head Swimming and Diving Coach Katie Cameron finalized her 2019 coaching staff with the addition of Aidan Devers as a graduate assistant.
Alabama Lands Verbal Commitment from RAYS Sprinter Isabella Matesa
Isabella Matesa, a senior at Ursuline Academy in Cincinnati, has verbally committed to the University of Alabama for 2020-21.
Sprint Freestyler/Breaststroker Malia Mills Verbally Commits to Hawaii (2020)
Malia Mills is a sprint breaststroker and freestyler from southern California.
Columbia Women’s Swimming Welcomes 10 Newcomers
The Columbia women’s swimming and diving team has added a crop of 10 newcomers, eight swimmers and two divers, to the roster for the 2019-20 season.
