NCAA Relay All-American Lucy Mehraban Enters Transfer Portal

NCAA relay All-American Lucy Mehraban has entered the transfer portal with a “do not contact” designation. Mehraban just finished her sophomore season at Louisville.

Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Mehraban committed to Louisville just months after returning to the sport after she took two and a half years off in high school. She won the Michigan High School state title in the 50 free as a senior just 3 months after returning to the sport.

She qualified for NCAAs as a freshman and swam two lifetime bests at 2024 NCAAs. She finished 19th in the 100 free in a 47.82, 34th in the 200 free in a 1:45.51, and 37th in the 50 free in a 22.20. She also split a 47.17 for Louisville’s 400 free relay that finished 3rd.

As a sophomore, Mehraban made NCAAs once again and this time made her first individual final as she finished 16th in the 100 free. She swam a 47.81 in prelims which was a lifetime best. She also matched her lifetime best of a 1:45.51 in the 200 free as she was 33rd. She also swam a 22.08 for 28th in the 50 free. The team’s 400 free relay finished 3rd once again and Mehraban split a 47.25.

Mehraban’s Best SCY Times:

  • 50 free: 22.05 (2025 ACCs)
  • 100 free: 47.81 (2025 NCAAs)
  • 200 free: 1:45.51 (2024 and 2025 NCAAs)

Mehraban is the latest name to enter the portal as other NCAA All-Americans that have entered the portal this season include Bella Sims, Macky Hodges, and Mackenzie Miller.

Entering the transfer portal does not require a student-athlete to transfer rather it allows for the student-athlete to discuss with other coaches about the possibility of transferring. On rare occasions, the student-athlete returns to their original school.

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AquaObserver23
19 days ago

This is a fantastic decision for Lucy! She’s an incredible swimmer and an all-around great person. Louisville’s program has been on a steady decline, plagued by violations that the administration and coaches either ignore or brush aside. Arthur acts like the king of college swimming just because his kids had some success in the sport. It’ll be interesting to see how the team performs without their star swimmer, Albiero. Hopefully, the administration will step up and address the ongoing issues, including team-sponsored underage drinking, drug use, and recruiting violations.

Wishing Lucy all the best!

Last edited 19 days ago by AquaObserver23
I miss the ISL (Go dawgs)
Reply to  AquaObserver23
19 days ago

Choosing to ignore the rest of this comment. However, Gabi Albiero isn’t even their star swimmer anymore, that’s Julia Dennis.

This Guy
Reply to  AquaObserver23
19 days ago

What is a recruiting violation these days lol?

SwimMom
Reply to  AquaObserver23
19 days ago

They’ll be fine. They’ve got Julie Mishler coming in next year.

Mark Usher
Reply to  AquaObserver23
18 days ago

You’re making some pretty serious accusations about the Louisville program
Is there any factual evidence to support your allegations?

Purple Ace
20 days ago

Louisville is adding Julie Mishler from Fishers Aquatics who holds the national age group record in the 50 free this fall. Lucy Mehraban may be just testing the waters based on the “do not contact” designation.

swimgeek
Reply to  Purple Ace
20 days ago

“Do not contact” usually means the swimmer already knows where she’s going…

oxyswim
Reply to  swimgeek
19 days ago

That’s not necessarily the case. It means more that the athlete has a small select list of school that they will reach out to and they know they will get responses from. It is a way to avoid 45 different schools reaching out because they think they have a shot of getting you.

Sparkle
20 days ago

Can’t wait to see her in Austin swimming for Bowman

I miss the ISL (Go dawgs)
20 days ago

I don’t get this one. She’s dropped time, had great results, is on a team that consistently peaks at NCAAs, and seems like they have an incredible team culture. Maybe there’s something I don’t know about, or maybe she just misses home.

Cassandra
Reply to  I miss the ISL (Go dawgs)
20 days ago

just bc someone elects to transfer doesnt always mean theyre rejecting or scorning their current program (a push factor) — sometimes its as simple as a different program that might be closer to home now looking more attractive than when they originally committed (a pull factor)

I miss the ISL (Go dawgs)
Reply to  Cassandra
20 days ago

I like how we’re both insinuating she’s going to Michigan lol, watch her pull a full 180 and head to somewhere on the West Coast

Admin
Reply to  I miss the ISL (Go dawgs)
20 days ago

Edit: I thought we were talking about Bella. My B. The way I see the comments on the backend of the site often loses the thread.

Last edited 20 days ago by Braden Keith
Willswim
Reply to  Braden Keith
20 days ago

IDK, Stanford was able to get 54 points out of people named Lucy this year. Seems like a natural fit.

Walls
Reply to  Willswim
20 days ago

I have always been under the impression that transferring into Stanford is quite difficult from an academic and admissions perspective.

Willswim
Reply to  Walls
20 days ago

You’re correct. She’s probably not going there.

Hmmmm
Reply to  Braden Keith
20 days ago

Bro according to who? Do you know her?

Swammer123
Reply to  Cassandra
20 days ago

If she goes to Michigan with Bella that could be a dangerous combo

Why Not?
Reply to  Swammer123
20 days ago

They are nice replacements for Newman and Flynn on the 200Fr/400Fr Relays.

Walter
Reply to  I miss the ISL (Go dawgs)
20 days ago

I’d bet there are lots of things you don’t know about. Not your business.

I miss the ISL (Go dawgs)
Reply to  Walter
20 days ago

How dare i talk about a theory on what’s going on with a swimmer, on a swimming blog

Guy
20 days ago

Kamal Muhammad transferring to Tennessee

Joe
20 days ago

Coming back home?

What?
Reply to  Joe
20 days ago

Maybe both Bella and Lucy??

Michigan Fan
Reply to  Joe
20 days ago

Bottom was UM coach during her recruitment time. It was surprising she didn’t want to go to UM given proximity to home, but now maybe she’s talked to friends who are happy w Bowe and wants to return. Would be fabulous for Michigan!

mds
Reply to  Michigan Fan
20 days ago

Michigan already has 57 fine sprint freestylers.

Shaddy419
Reply to  mds
19 days ago

They also graduate at least 2 legs of their sprint relays

mds
Reply to  Shaddy419
18 days ago

That leaves 55 Roster caps anyone?

Those that survive may be champions…
Reply to  Michigan Fan
19 days ago

It would be great for Michigan to be able to finally overcome the Bottom effect…

NoFastTwitch

I’m actually a huge fan of the bottom effect

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