NCAA Begins Exploring Permanent Transition to Meters Racing in Swimming
Leon Marchand is the rare swimmer who has been able to succeed in both the 50-meter and 25-yard pool, winning World Championships in the 200 IM & 400 IM last summer, and NCAA titles in the same events last week.
WIAA Champion Jack Madoch (2023) Switches Commitment From Wisconsin to Virginia
Sprint freestyler and butterflier Jack Madoch announced that he will be heading to UVA this fall after initially committing to Wisconsin.
NCAA D2 Swimmer of the Year Ben Sampson (Colorado Mesa) Enters NCAA Transfer Portal
Ben Sampson, the NCAA Division II Swimmer of the Year last season and national champion in the 200 back and 200 IM, has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal.
Michigan State Could Be Close to Reinstating Swimming and Diving Programs
“We are confident that our next public release will be announcing the return of the Michigan State men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams.”
NCAA All-American Anthony Grimm Transfers To University Of Virginia
Grimm, who initially announced retirement in October 2022, is a hyper-versatile sprinter who will be a big asset to the Virginia men’s team.
Oakland University Hires Mitch Alters as Next Head Coach
Alters will take over in May after longtime head coach Pete Hovland retires. The Oakland men and women each won the conference title this year.
Revisiting NCAA Recruit Rankings: Women’s High School Class of 2019
Kate Douglass lived up to the billing and then some as the top-ranked recruit coming out of the girls’ high school class of 2019.
Title IX Probe Into Inappropriate Touching During Water Polo Match Sparks Outrage
A Title IX investigation into a UC Irvine water polo player accused of inappropriately touching two opponents during a match last month has sparked outrage.
Summer Juniors Qualifier Lily Struempf Hands Commitment To UNC (2024)
California native and mid-distance free specialist Lily Struempf has announced her verbal commitment to UNC, beginning with the 2024-2025 season.
Ty Wells Celebration of Life & Vigil Will Be Held April 15 in Tucson
After a Celebration of life & Candlelight Vigil was held for Ty Wells last weekend in California, the University of Arizona will host another in two weeks.
ACC Recruiting Webinar: Help Your Sophomore(s) “Spring Ahead” In The Recruitment Process
This webinar will outline best practices as you use the most recent information to create a school list, research swim programs and communicate with coaches.
Dave Durden Named Pac-12 Men’s Swimming Coach of the Year For 12th Time
Durden, who just wrapped up his 16th season as the Bears’ head coach, was also named the 2023 CSCAA National Men’s Coach of the Year for the seventh time.
National Team Member Summer Smith Enters the NCAA Transfer Portal
USA Swimming National Team member Summer Smith has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal after spending most of her sophomore year at home with multiple concussions syndrome.
Lawsuit Challenges Ivy League’s Ban on Athletic Scholarships
A federal antitrust lawsuit filed by a pair of Brown University basketball players is challenging the Ivy League’s ban on athletic scholarships.
How The Cal Men Won NCAAs After Falling To ASU At Pac-12s
The Bears became just the 11th men’s team to win the NCAA title after not winning their conference championship meet.
