SwimSwam’s 2023 Pre-NCAA Champion Picks (Women)
We have updated our picks since the beginning of the season. We unanimously picked Gretchen Walsh (50 free) and Alex Walsh (400 IM) to win.
Tennessee Adds Winter Juniors Finalist Anthony Laurito (2024)
Laurito is quickly improving, and dropped nine seconds in the 400 IM en route to his 3rd-place finish at Winter Juniors — West in December.
Winter Juniors Finalist Avery Mehok Sends Verbal To Kentucky (2024)
Nitro’s Avery Mehok has announcer her verbal commitment to the University of Kentucky, beginning with the 2024-2025 season.
Announcing SwimSwam’s 2023 NCAA Championships Fantasy Draft
The SwimSwam crew has drafted again, this time picking fantasy teams for the upcoming 2023 Women’s and Men’s NCAA Championships.
2023 W. NCAA Previews: Berkoff Battles Walsh, Curzan In Pursuit of 100 Back Three-Peat
American record holder Katharine Berkoff takes aim at a third-straight NCAA title in the 100 back in a rematch with Gretchen Walsh, the #2 performer all-time.
The 2023 Women’s NCAA Pick ‘Em Contest Is Here!
Put your swimming knowledge to the test in our 2023 NCAA Women’s Pick ’em Contest, sponsored by A3 Performance.
Louisville Sends School-Record 3 Divers to NCAAs at Zone C Championships
Louisville qualified two more divers for the 2023 NCAA Championships on Saturday, giving the Cardinals three total qualifiers — the most in school history.
Minnesota State Champion Carly Bixby Sends Verbal To Auburn (2024)
Carly Bixby from the Aquajets has announced her decision to swim and study at Auburn University, beginning in the fall of 2024.
2023 W. NCAA Previews: Lydia Jacoby, Anna Elendt Look to Make the 100 Breast a Texas 1-2
Kaitlyn Dobler aims to repeat as the 100 breast champion, but Texas’ duo of Lydia Jacoby and Anna Elendt will be hard to overcome.
Auburn Picks Up Winter Juniors Finalist Jade Castro (2023)
USA Swimming Scholastic All-American Jade Castro has announced that she will be joining Auburn’s incoming class this fall.
2023 W. NCAA Previews: Claire Curzan Chasing Title and American Record in 200 Back
After swimming the fastest 200-yard backstroke since 2019, Claire Curzan has separated herself from a crowded field for the favorite in the 200 backstroke.
Izzy Ivey Going LCM Bests for First Time Since 2016 After Move to Florida
Izzy Ivey is already seeing her move to Florida pay off, finishing her meet with a PB in the 200m IM. That was her first PB in the event since 2016.
Florida Senior Kevin Vargas, #16 in the NCAA in the 400 IM, Left Off NCAA Roster
Kevin Vargas, who was an Honorable Mention All-American last season, won’t swim at NCAAs this year, in spite of being the #16-ranked 400 IMer in the country.
Zone B Recap: FSU Diver Tazman Abramowicz Qualifies for NCAAs with 3rd Different School
FSU fifth year Tazman Abramowicz earned his fifth NCAA invite with his third different school after previously appearing with UNLV and Wisconsin.
3 Swimmers Likely Book Spots at NCAAs with Best Times at Boiler-Make-It Qualification
Purdue sophomore Brady Samuels (pictured) clocked a 41.99 in the 100 free to rank 21st this season, becoming just the second Boilermaker under 42 seconds.