The former #3 ranked recruit coming out of high school Michael Cotter has announced he will transfer to Texas for the 2024-2025 season. Cotter spent two years with NC State.
Cotter told SwimSwam at the beginning of March that he planned to enter the transfer portal this offseason. He spent a year and a half with NC State.
Cotter arrived in fall 2022, competing in numerous dual meets before tearing his ACL and fracturing his tibia in November 2022. His freshman season was completed after mid-seasons as he swam a 1:34.45 in the 200 free, 1:45.08 in the 200 IM, and a 43.25 in the 100 free. All marked season bests for Cotter but were off of his personal best times.
About five months after his injury, Cotter returned to competition at the Pro Series stop in Mission Viejo in May 2023. His highest finish was 2nd in the 200 free as he swam a 1:48.21. A month later, Cotter finished 20th in the event at 2023 US Summer Nationals in a 1:48.41.
Cotter entered his sophomore season this past fall and once again competed in numerous dual meets before ending his NCAA season at midseason. There he swam a 1:40.77 in the 200 free and a 1:49.79 in the 200 IM. He then returned home to his club team, TAC Titans for the spring semester.
Just last month, Cotter swam at US Olympic Trials. He swam to 20th in the 200 free in a 1:47.86 and 43rd in the 100 free in a 50.00.
Cotter is the latest transfer to the Texas men’s team for this upcoming season. Other notable names include Hubert Kos from Arizona State, Rex Maurer from Stanford, Aaron Shackell from Cal, and Ben Sampson from D2 Colorado Mesa. The Texas men will be in their first season under Bob Bowman this fall and also join the SEC for the upcoming season.
Michael’s younger sister Keelan Cotter entered the transfer portal this offseason but has decided to stay at NC State.
Awkward bc his profile pic is still him throwing up the nc state hand sign
Look again, thumb over fingers
Very similar though
Nah this is ridiculous. Texas will have an A relay capable of 1:31.0’s or faster and a B of 1:33.0’s or faster. If we don’t see a sub 6:00 800 at NCAA’s, Bob’s legendary coach status is getting revoked.
Also, shouldn’t Cotter have three years of eligibility? He’s listed as a redshirt freshman on NC State’s 2023-2024 roster.