The Gators got a twofer when in-state brothers Isaac Davis and Will Davis verbally committed to the University of Florida class of 2022 on Friday. Like his twin brother, Isaac Davis is a sprinter who trains with the Bolles School Sharks in Jacksonville, Florida. Another set of twins, Clark and Ethan Beach, both committed to the Gators’ class of 2021.
Davis had an impressive meet last December at Winter Juniors East. He dropped more than 1 second off his PB in the 50 free, for starters. Davis came in with a seed time of 20.95, which he’d swum at Winter Juniors in 2015. In prelims he tied for 8th with 20.62, then won the swimoff with 20.32 to earn his spot in the A final. That night he placed fourth overall, just 1/100 behind his brother, with 19.93.
Davis also competed in the 100 free, 100 back, and 100 fly (he finished 22nd) individual events at Winter Juniors East. Moreover, he anchored Bolles’ winning 4×50 free, 4×100 free, and 4×200 free relays, and led off the winning 4×50 medley and 4×100 medley relays. He left the meet with new times in the 50 free, 50/100 back, and 100 fly.
His top SCY times include:
- 50 free – 19.93
- 100 free – 45.72
- 100 fly – 49.30
- 50 back – 24.14
- 100 back – 51.01
The Gators have jumped out to a solid start with their recruiting efforts for the high school class of 2018. Joining the Davis brothers in Florida class of 2022 is another early commit, Trey Freeman.
I have verbally committed to the University of Florida!!
GO GATORS!!??@swimswamnews @FlaSwimNetwork @SwimmingWorld pic.twitter.com/HqA5bFjeJu— Issac (@Hero1Issac) February 4, 2017
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If memory serves me, the Gators have consistently performed at the highest level and won its share of both NCAA and Olympic titles including the sprint events despite not being labeled as a “sprint program”. They are a TOUGH, DEMANDING program dedicated to competing at the highest level (which has always been the expectation historically). If you are soft between the ears, don’t move to Gainesville. Rarely does a Florida Gator not compete at an Olympic Games representing both TEAM USA and/or a host of other countries. While Braden has worked wonders and turned around NCSU in last few seasons, the true measure of a program is it’s consistency year in and year out. Not many programs can boast that… Read more »
Interesting choice. They must of forked out a huge scholarship to convince him. Florida doesn’t even have a track record of producing sprinters (aside from Dressel, but he’s talented enough to do well anywhere) or a prestigious academic name. #STATEment
I’m pretty sure Brad DeBorde went sub-19 before anyone in Raleigh knew it was possible to do so
Pretty sure Deborde choked harder than anyone from the Pack has since their resurgence so let’s just calm down there
How do you figure he choked? He graduated from UF as the best sprinter in program history at the time. He also won SECs twice… Took 3rd at NCAAs by just .03 and was within a tenth of his best time. I wouldn’t call that a choke.
It’s okay to like NC State without knocking swimmers from other teams you know…
Lauren, it’s probably safe to assume that nc state fans are experts on choking. How many times did they DQ a relay? 😉
Carlene Dressel’s amazing achievements at UF are the best possible advertisements for their sprint program!
With Miguel Cancel, Willie Davis, Issac Davis and Freeman the Gators are off to a fast start.
Remember when Florida was having sprint problems? You won’t remember soon
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That invasion of Wolfpack trolls everywhere is starting to irritate me a little bit.
Yeah, maybe just a little. All bark and no bite.
I think a lot of people were amazed with the sprint results Troy produced with Dressel, but take a look back when the Fasier (sp?) brothers were there. He was getting results for a while. Clearly knows what he’s doing and has probably adapted that part of the program – not just outliers.
I’m also a fan of what’s been going on at NC State and Alabama. It’s great for our sport to have more top tier programs. I’m curious to see what happens next at Indiana with Coley coming aboard and ASU.
Fraser brothers weren’t “sprinters” they were 200 swimmers that could come down for the 50 and 100. Dressel is an athletic freak with even his coach commenting on that in interviews. Dressel’s results were going to happen regardless of who was coaching him. Not trying to be a Debbie downer, I think the Davis’s made a great financial choice and wish them the best but let’s not say Florida is a top 3 sprint haven because of Caleb Dressel.
no kidding!