Recruiting outlook: 4 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Ohio · Big 12 Conference
Head coach
About a 4th season since 2023
2026–27 roster
25
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Counters 30
Coach's 2024–25 avg — (historical)
Coach's usual stroke mix
Class of 2027 is below this mix in Free, Breast.
Based on 3 seasons under this coach
Based on 3 seasons under this coach · 25 on the current roster
Domestic 71 · 88% · International 10 · 12%
2 · 2%
2 · 2%
1 · 1%
1 · 1%
1 · 1%
1 · 1%
1 · 1%
1 · 1%3 hometowns could not be placed and are not included.
current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining
2
Spots left
Ceiling, not spots available.
current high-school juniors
Slated to replace current players with 2 seasons of eligibility remaining
10
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining
6
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
5
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
| Player | Year and eligibility | Stroke | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Gerst | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Sophomore | Back/IM | Dubai, United Arab EmiratesAmerican School of Dubai | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Alejandro Varon | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Sophomore | Free/Fly/IM | Windermere, Fla.Windermere | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Alex Drachuk | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Freshman | Free | Beavercreek, OhioBeavercreek High School | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Brady Beyer | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Junior | Free/IM | Columbus, Ind.Columbus East | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Brady Julian | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Freshman | Fly/Back/IM | Midlothian, VAMidlothian High School | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Conner HoganPrevious school: Wisconsin | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Junior | Free | Hutchinson, Minn. | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Connor Bennett | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Sophomore | Breast/IM | Hamilton, OhioRoss | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Hayden Hall | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Freshman | Free/Fly/IM | Knoxville, Tenn.Hardin Valley Academy | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Joe Swain | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Senior | Back | Avon Lake, OhioAvon Lake | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Kjell Cady | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Sophomore | Free/Back | Seattle, Washington | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Kyle Bumgardner | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Senior | Free/Breast/IM | Frederick, Md.Governor Thomas Johnson | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Levi Hansen | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Senior | Free | New Kensington, Pa.Kiski Area | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Luke VanDeusen | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Junior | Free/Back | St. Augustine, Fla.Bartram Trail | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Marin de VillardPrevious school: Canisius | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Senior | Free/Back | Biarritz, FranceSaint Felix | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Michael Sachau | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Junior | Free/Fly/Back | McKinney, TexasMcKinney Boyd | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Murilo Braga AmatuzziPrevious school: Kentucky | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Junior | Breast/IM | Curitiba, Parana, BrazilColegio Positivo | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Owen Chiles | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Junior | Free/Back/IM | Bettendorf, IowaPleasant Valley | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Owen Durham | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Freshman | Breast/IM | Floyd’s KnobsSaint Xavier | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Parker Macho | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Freshman | Fly | Cedar Rapids, IowaLinn-Mar High School | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Sawyer Tapp | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Sophomore | Free/Back | Louisville, Ky.Trinity | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Tiernan Moore | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Junior | Breast/IM | Versailles, KentuckyWoodford County High School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Victor Gil | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Junior | Free/Breast | Boynton Beach, Fla.Park Vista Community High School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Player | Year and eligibility | Stroke | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kael KropfPrevious school: University of Wyoming | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Junior | Diver | Clovis, Calif.Clovis High School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Noah Green | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Sophomore | Diver | Regina, SKWinston Knoll Collegiate | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Paul Mathews | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Junior | Diver | Omaha, Neb.Creighton Prep | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |