SIGNEES
Cameron Craig
Hometown: Monroe, MI
High School: Monroe High School
Club: Southern Michigan Aquatic Club
Best Times (SCY/LCM): 100 Butterfly 48.59/54.73, 100 Backstroke 48.90/55.86, 200 IM 1:49.19/2:05.52
Cameron is a multiple time 2016 Olympic Trial qualifier, Junior National finalist, and Michigan state champion. With an immediate Pac-12 Championship scoring potential, Cameron's versatility will be a huge asset to the Sun Devil team next season.
“I chose ASU because of what they had to offer. I want to go into chemical engineering and when I took my recruiting trip, I was astonished by what they had in the building -- top of the line machinery. I also chose ASU because I felt that I can fit in well with the swim and dive team. I'm looking forward to being a part of ASU swim team, getting to know everyone, and racing my heart out everyday whether it's at practice or at a meet.”
Kendall Dawson
Hometown: Oakland, FL
High School: Montverde Academy
Club: Fast Lane Aquatics
Best Times (SCY/LCM): 500 Freestyle 4:50.90/4:17.30, 200 Freestyle 1:49.12/2:03.43, 1000 Freestyle 10:14.24/8:56.18
Kendall is a strong middle distance swimmer who will contribute both individually and in relay action next season. An Olympic Trials qualifier in the 400 freestyle, Dawson won Florida 1A state titles in the 500 freestyle and 400 freestyle relay last weekend.
“I chose ASU because I felt this is where I could improve the most both as a swimmer and as a person. I'm so proud to become a part of such an amazing university and swim for a truly prestigious coaching staff. GO SUN DEVILS!”
Bentley Hulshof
Hometown: Leawood, KS
High School: Blue Valley North High School
Club: Kansas City Blazers
Best Times (SCY/LCM): 1650 Freestyle 17:01.33/17:19.07, 1000 Freestyle 10:11.66/9:10.59
Bently Hulshof will have an immediate impact on the team, including adding a lot of depth to the distance freestyle events. A top recruit out of Kansas, Bentley is a multiple time Sectional finalist and junior national qualifier.
“I chose ASU because of how at home I immediately felt on my recruiting trip, along with the amazing group of coaches and team atmosphere. I'm looking forward to being part of the Sun Devil family and having the opportunity to continue my education and swimming career in the beautiful environment of Tempe, Arizona. This is a dream come true and I can't wait to be a Sun Devil!!”
Joe Molinari
Hometown: Redwood City, CA
High School: Advanced Christian High School
Club: Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics
Best Times (SCY/LCM): 400 IM 3:51.87/4:26.57, 200 Butterfly 1:48.02/2:01.68, 200 Backstroke 1:47.15/2:05.50
Joe is a two-time Olympic Trial qualifier (400 IM and 200 butterfly) with an equally impressive resume of short course times. Joe has scoring potential in multiple events and will make an immediate impact wherever he swims. He has national and junior national time standards in multiple events, where he was a finalist this past summer.
“I decided to commit to ASU because I believe I can achieve both my swimming and academic goals there. I'm really looking forward to being part of the swim team and reaching my full potential as a swimmer. Never in a million years did I think Bob Bowman would be my coach, and that is about to become a reality. I am very thankful for this opportunity.”
Ben Olszewski
Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ
High School: Horizon High School
Club: Arizona Gold Swim Club
Best Times (SCY/LCM): 500 Freestyle 4:21.48/3:58.45, 1000 Freestyle 9:08.90/8:14.25, 1650 Freestyle 15:22.04/15:50.06
From ASU's back yard, Ben is a blue chip recruit from Scottsdale, Arizona specializing in freestyle events and has a 2016 Olympic Trials cut in the 400 freestyle. In addition, he is strong in butterfly and individual medley events, making him one of ASU's highest ranked recruits in recent years.
“I chose ASU because of the outstanding opportunity to compete at a high level and study at a great university. ASU is the most exciting opportunity in all of swimming. I'm looking forward to training hard under Bowman and his staff.”
Emily Glinecke
Hometown: Pottstown, PA
High School: Pottsgrove High School
Club: Boyertown YMCA Navy Seals
Best Times (SCY/LCM): 100 Breaststroke 1:02.53/1:14.36, 200 Breaststroke 2:16.48/2:38.00
Emily will fill a wide hole in the Sun Devil roster bringing in competitive times in the breaststroke events. She was a two-time Pennsylvania state runner up, and a junior national qualifier in multiple events.
Katherine Wagner
Hometown: Chatsworth, CA
High School: Bishop Alemany High School
Club: Canyons Aquatic Club
Best Times (SCY/LCM): 50 Freestyle 23.07/26.49, 100 Freestyle 50.37/57.94, 200 Freestyle 1:50.80/2:05.47
Katherine will be an immediate player for the Sun Devil women. Her strong 50 and 100 freestyle times means she has the potential to swim four relays in additional to individual events. A multiple time state finalist and junior national qualifier, Katherine's potential will make her one to watch over the next few years.
“I chose ASU because this is the college I feel I can really grow academically and athletically. I am so grateful to be working with one of the best coaching staffs in the world.”
Chloe Isleta
Hometown: Morgan Hill, CA
High School: Presentation High School
Club: Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics
Best Times (SCY/LCM): 200 IM 2:00.09/2:18.39, 400 IM 4:14.96/4:52.57, 100 Butterfly 54.04/1:03.13, 100 Backstroke 54.12/1:03.86
Chloe is a blue chip recruit with the versatility to score in multiple events at the Pac 12 Championships and have an impact nationally. She has 2016 Olympic Trials standards in the 200 and 400 IM, but can swim the 100 and 200 of backstroke and butterfly. She also has junior national time standards breaststroke and freestyle events.
Nils LervikHometown: Asker, Norway
High School: Nesbru Videregaende Skole
Club: Asker SK
Best Times (SCM/LCM): 400 Freestyle 3:54.18/4:04.08, 200 Freestyle 1:50.41/1:55.59, 100 Freestyle 53.36/54.44
Nils comes to Tempe all the way from Norway for the first international recruit of the class of 2020. Specializing in middle distance freestyle, Nils has the opportunity to excel both individually and on Sun Devil relays next season. Welcome to the team, Nils!
“I chose ASU because of the combination of excellent swimming and superb academics. Coach Bowman has gathered a marvelous coaching staff in Tempe and I truly believe it's one of the best training environments in the world. Coming from Norway, I'm looking forward to the American college experience and continuing my education at ASU.”
Zach PotiHometown: Orlando, FL
High School: Timber Creek High School
Club: Blue Dolfins
Best Times (SCY/LCM): 100 Backstroke 48.33/56.46, 200 Backstroke 1:45.85/2:02.07, 100 Butterfly 49.17/54.77, 200 Butterfly 1:53.35/2:01.52
With four 2016 Olympic Trials time standards to his name, Zach's versatility speaks for itself. A strong backstroker and butterflier, he will elevate each stroke at ASU and be able to score in multiple events at the Pac 12 Championship and excel in long course season as well.
“I chose ASU because of the amazing coaching staff along with the team. Everyone was friends with everyone and very inviting. It was a great fit because of the major since ASU has one of the best business programs in the country.”
Claire FischHometown: Riverside, CA
High School: Martin Luther King High School
Club: Unattached
Best Times (SCY/LCM): 50 Freestyle 23.36/26.64, 100 Freestyle 50.89/58.64
Claire is a sprint freestyler from California who will have an immediate impact on multiple Sun Devil relays next season. She is just beginning to see her potential as a swimmer and posted multiple lifetime bests at the end of the short course season in May and the long course season in July.
“I chose ASU because when I visited, everything and everyone was so welcoming, it felt like home and I didn't want to leave. I'm looking forward to furthering my education and excelling in swimming.”
Kaylee Gassen
Hometown: Parker, Colorado
High School: Chaparral High School
Club: Highlands Ranch Aquatics
Best Times (SCM/LCM): 50 Freestyle 23.70/27.68, 100 Freestyle 50.89/59.47, 200 Freestyle 1:50.72/2:09.71
Carley Kramer
Hometown: Plainfield, Ill.
High School: Plainfield Central High School
Club: Delta Aquatics
Best Times (SCM/LCM): 50 Freestyle 25.58 (L), 100 Freestyle 49.43/56.63, 200 Freestyle 1:43.97/2:01.22
Grant Sprout
Hometown: Avon, Indiana
High School: Avon High School
Club: Avon Community Swim Team
Best Times (SCM/LCM): 50 Freestyle 21.66/24.28, 100 Freestyle 47.01/52.89, 200 Freestyle 1:41.59/1:57.54
Sidney Kao
Hometown: Fullerton, California
High School: Sunny Hills High School
Club: Fullerton Aquatics Sports Team
Best Times (SCM/LCM): 50 Freestyle 25.58 (L), 100 Freestyle 49.43/56.63, 200 Freestyle 1:43.97/2:01.22