2026 M. NCAA Previews: ASU & Texas Pose Big Dilemma for Florida to Repeat as 400 Med Relay Champs
Nate Germonprez and his 49.02 breaststroke split should have Texas ahead at the halfway point, but will it be enough to hold off Josh Liendo and Ilya Kharun.
2026 Men’s NCAA Pick’ems: What Races Are the Closest and What Races Have Clear Favorites?
Texas’ Rex Mauer is the overwhelming 500 free favorite based on our Pick ‘Em contest responses, earning more than 92% of the winning votes.
2026 M. NCAA Previews: Florida Hoping for a Sure Shot at the 200 Medley Title After 2025 DQ
After having reset the NCAA record already Josh Liendo will look to anchor the Gators to another NCAA title in the 200 medleys after having been DQed last year.
2026 M. NCAA Previews: Josh Liendo Hunting History In The 100 Fly
Liendo has worked towards breaking Caeleb Dressel’s iconic NCAA record in the 100 fly throughout his college career—can he finally take it down?
2026 M. NCAA Previews: Liendo Chasing Immortality In 100 Free
Josh Liendo is on the verge of completing the career grand slam in the 100 free, having won it in each of his three seasons with the Florida Gators.
2026 M. NCAA Previews: Liendo and Kharun Lead a Fast 50 Free Field
Florida senior Josh Liendo won the 50 free NCAA title in 2024, and this year he sits tied for the top spot with ASU junior Ilya Kharun.
2026 M. NCAA Previews: Ilya Kharun The New Favorite With Luca Urlando Out In 200 Butterfly
The 2024 NCAA champion, Ilya Kharun is now the clear frontrunner to regain his title in the 200 fly after Luca Urlando’s withdrawal from the meet.
2026 M. NCAA Previews: Arizona State a Runaway Train In 200 Free Relay, Record In Sight
Jonny Kulow has been clutch for the Sun Devil relays throughout his career, and an NCAA Record in the 200 free relay could be in the cards in his senior year.
2026 M. NCAA Previews: ASU Flying Close To The Sun In The 400 Free Relay
Jonny Kulow anchored ASU home to silver at 2025 NCAAs – and he looks in prime position to be anchoring home to gold in 2026
2026 Men’s NCAA Championships: Official SwimSwam Preview Index
Bookmark this page to keep track of all of our event-by-event previews and winner selections as the 2026 Men’s NCAA Championships approach.
Scoring the 2026 Men’s NCAA Championship Psych Sheets
The Texas men’s team is projected to win their second straight NCAA title with 447 points based on the pre-cut psych sheet.
Pre-Selection Psych Sheets Released For 2026 Men’s NCAA Championships
Texas’ Hubert Kos won’t defend his NCAA title in the 200 IM this season, opting to focus on the 200 back on the last day of racing while adding the 100 fly.
Georgia’s Luca Urlando Opts for 100 Fly, 200 Fly, 100 Back Lineup for NCAA Championships
In addition to his usual 100 fly/200 fly NCAA lineup, Georgia’s Luca Urlando will race the 100 back individually for the first time at the NCAA Championships.
WATCH: Chris Guiliano’s 21.43 50 Free Pro Swim Series Record & All Day 4 Westmont Race Videos
Watch all of the race videos from the final night of the Pro Swim Series – Westmont, courtesy of USA Swimming’s YouTube channel.
Tolu Young (18.72 50 FR), Quin Seider (41.69 100 FR) Move Up NCAA Ranks At GCU Last Chance
Young moves up to #11 in the NCAA this season in the 50 free with his 18.72 as well as 3rd on ASU’s roster, meaning he could earn a relay nod as well.
