John Hayes, #16 Recruit in Class of 2022, Commits to Alabama
Kentucky High School State Champion John Hayes, one of the best middle-distance freestylers in the class of 2022, has verbally committed to Alabama.
6th-place Miler at Winter Jrs, Stella Grace Watts, Verbals to Alabama for 2022
Area Tallahassee Aquatic Club’s Stella Grace Watts has verbally committed to swim at the University of Alabama beginning in the fall of 2022.
Winter Juniors 18th-Place Finisher Jibran Himisieh Commits to Missouri
Jibran Himsieh will join a freestyle-heavy class of 2025 for the Missouri Tigers: a program that struggled in the freestyle events last season.
Tennessee Post-Grad Maddy Banic Swims 50.6 in 100 Yard Fly in Practice (VIDEO)
The swim for Banic, who finished her college career in the spring of 2019, is her best time in yards by half-a-second. She swam a long course best in January.
2-sport Athlete Jordan Agliano Verbally Commits to Swim for Kentucky in 2022-23
16-year-old Jordan Agliano of Highlander Aquatics has announced her intention to swim for Kentucky beginning in 2022-23.
Cole Whitsett and Joey Tepper Set to Swim for Tennessee in 2020
Cole Whitsett (pictured) and Joey Tepper will join the men’s swimming and diving class of 2024 at the University of Tennessee.
SwimSwam Podcast: Vanessa Pearl on Ups/Downs of Being a Lifelong Breaststroker
Through ups and downs, Pearl’s time as a gator has been impressive, with her playing a pivotal role as a key breaststroke and IM’er
Texas A&M Reveals Name of New Swimming and Diving Facility
Texas A&M has officially named its new swimming and diving facility: the Anne S. & Henry B. “Hank” Paup ’70 Pavilion Swimming & Diving.
Kentucky Associate Head Coach Chip Kline Hired to Lead Indiana Swim Club
Chip Kline, who has a long history at some of the country’s top collegiate programs, will take on a new role next season: head coach of a USA Swimming club.
Aggies Round Out Women’s Class of 2024 with Szklaruk Traipe and Props
Swimmer Sarah Szklaruk Traipe and diver Payton Props will join 11 other future Aggies as Texas A&M freshmen this fall.
Michigan HS Division II Champ Jack Hamilton Verbals to Kentucky
Hamilton was the 2019 Michigan HS Division II champion in the 100 back, hitting a 50.51 at that meet. He was also third in the 200 IM.
19.7 Sprinter Dylan Delaney Transfers from South Carolina to Wisconsin
Delaney will have an immediate impact, as his 50 free best time would’ve led the Badgers entire roster last year.
Maryland LSC State Champion and SAA Volunteer Caroline Benda Chooses Kentucky
Caroline Benda, who volunteers with the cancer-fighting Swim Across American program, has verbally committed to the University of Kentucky.
Freestyler Jack Stelter Chooses Tennessee for 2021, Post-Gap Year
Stelter is the reigning Virginia Independent School champion in the 100 free (45.57) and 200 free (1:39.69/1:39.17 in prelims).
6x Oregon 6A Champ Nick Simons (2022) Makes Verbal Commitment to Tennessee
Nick Simons, who has the #1 200 back time from the class of 2022, has verbally committed to the Tennessee men’s swimming and diving team.
