Recruiting outlook: 8 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Indiana · Big Ten Conference
Head coach
30th season (since 1997-98)
2026–27 roster
25
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Counters 30
Coach's 2024–25 avg — (historical)
Coach's usual stroke mix
Based on 3 seasons under this coach
Current 2026–27 roster · 25 players
Domestic 21 · 84% · International 4 · 16%
1 · 4%
1 · 4%
1 · 4%
1 · 4%current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining
4
Spots left
Ceiling, not spots available.
current high-school juniors
Slated to replace current players with 2 seasons of eligibility remaining
4
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining
10
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
0
Spots left
None
Estimate · How this is counted
| Player | Year and eligibility | Stroke | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Aaron ShackellPrevious school: Texas | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | Free/Fly | Carmel, Ind.Carmel | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Alexei Avakov | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as So. (2025-26) | Breast | Machester, N.H.Manchester Central | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Andrew Shackell | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | Free/Fly | Carmel, Ind.Carmel | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Brandon Fleck | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | Free | Yardley, Pa.Germantown Academy | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| David Kovacs | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | Fly/Back | Bloomington, Ind.Bloomington South | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Josh Bey | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | Breast | Hinsdale, Ill.Hinsdale Central | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Lukas Paegle | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | Free/Fly | Bloomington, Ind.Bloomington South | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Luke Ellis | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | Free/IM | Las Vegas, Nev.Odyssey Charter School | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Luke WhitlockPrevious school: Florida | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as So. (2025-26) | Free | Noblesville, Ind.Noblesville | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Max Cahill | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | Fly/Back | Los Angeles, Calif.Loyola | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Max Lestina | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | Free/Back | Winnetka, Ill.New Trier | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Mikkel Lee | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | Free | Singapore | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Travis GulledgePrevious school: Texas A&M | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as So. (2025-26) | Breast | Frisco, TexasCentennial | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Utkarsh Patil | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | Fly/Back | Bangalore, India | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Vidar Carlbaum | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | Free/Fly | Stockholm, SwedenHinsdale Central | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Player | Year and eligibility | Stroke | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden SadlerPrevious school: Georgia | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as R-Fr. (2025-26) | Diver | Bogart, Ga.North Oconee | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Jacob Schade | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | Diver | Fishers, Ind.Fishers | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Josh Hedberg | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | Diver | Noblesville, Ind.Indiana Connections Academy | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Joshua Sollenberger | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as So. (2025-26) | Diver | Fort Wayne, Ind.Homeschool | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Player | Year and eligibility | Stroke | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper McDonald | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as So. (2025-26) | Event not listed | Alpharetta, Ga.Rivers Academy | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Dylan Smiley | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | Event not listed | Miami, Fla.Miami Country Day School | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Miroslav Knedla | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as So. (2025-26) | Event not listed | Zlin, Czech Republic | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Noah Cakir | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | Event not listed | Deer Park, N.Y.Saint Anthony's | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Raekwon Noel | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as So. (2025-26) | Event not listed | Blackwood, N.J.Highland Regional | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Toby Barnett | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | Event not listed | Rockville, Md.Rockville | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
