Class of 2027
current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit0%
12
Spots left
Needs
Ceiling, not spots available.
DIDivision IHouse participant 2026–27 · 24-player cap
Cal State Fullerton Men's Water Polo
Recruiting outlook: 12 projected openings for the Class of 2027
California · Big West Conference
Head coach
Kyle WittStaff directory ↗
Head coach since at least 2023
2026–27 roster
24
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Counters 24
Coach's 2024–25 avg — (historical)
Coach's usual roster
Based on 4 seasons under this coach
Where the roster comes from
Current 2026–27 roster · 24 players
Domestic 17 · 74% · International 6 · 26%
United States
- California16 · 70%
- Oregon1 · 4%
International
- Hungary
2 · 9% - Canada
1 · 4% - Italy
1 · 4% - New Zealand
1 · 4% - South Africa
1 · 4%
1 hometown could not be placed and is not included.
Recruiting by high-school class
Class of 2028
current high-school juniors
Slated to replace current players with 2 seasons of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit0%
5
Spots left
NeedsNone
Estimate · How this is counted
Class of 2029
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit0%
3
Spots left
NeedsNone
Estimate · How this is counted
Class of 2030
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit0%
4
Spots left
NeedsNone
Estimate · How this is counted
Position breakdown
- Attack 6
- Center 3
- Utility 12
- Defender 0
- Goalkeeper 3
Roster
Attack
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cade ZeilingerPrevious school: Orange Coast College | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | AAttacker | Oceanside, Calif.Vista HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Denes Dobi | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | AAttacker | Budapest, HungaryVorosmarty Mihaly Gimnazium | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Gavin Shea | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | ADriver | Anaheim, Calif.Canyon HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Jace PetersonPrevious school: Concordia University Irvine | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | AAttacker | Kingsburg, Calif.Kingsburg HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Kai Kubo | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as R-Jr. | ADriver | Portland, Ore.Cleveland HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Ryan O'DonovanPrevious school: Orange Coast College | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | AAttacker | Placentia, Calif.El Dorado HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
Center
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco ParedesPrevious school: Fallbrook High School | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | C | Fallbrook, Calif.Fallbrook HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Jason HoneyPrevious school: Cal Baptist | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | C | Dana Point, Calif.Dana Hills HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Marton ThuroczyPrevious school: Whitter College | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | C | Budapest, HungaryGyorgy Gimnazium | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Utility
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beau GendronPrevious school: Biola University | Year 5 · 1 season leftListed as Gr. | U | Visalia, Calif.Redwood HS | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Carmelo BangsPrevious school: Orange Coast College | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | U | Granite Bay, Calif.Granite Bay HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Dustin DrobeckPrevious school: Cuesta College | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | U | San Diego, Calif.La Jolla HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Ethan CooneyPrevious school: Aliso Niguel HS | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | U | Aliso Viejo, Calif.Aliso Niguel HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Ethan MacLeodPrevious school: West Valley College | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | U | Johannesburg, South AfricaSt. Peter's College | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Ethan MerrittPrevious school: Cuesta College | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | U | Porterville, Calif.Porterville HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Francesco Schiaffino | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | U | Chiavari, ItalyLiceo Linguistico Da Vigo Nicoloso | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Jason Joseph | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | U | Montreal, CanadaCollege de Montreal | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Justin HemaraPrevious school: Golden West College | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | U | Auckland, New ZealandMount Albert Grammar School | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Luke Porter | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | U | Irvine, Calif.Portola HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Samuel Branco | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | U | Folsom, Calif.Jesuit HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Tony BenedettiPrevious school: Ponderosa High School | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | U | Placerville, Calif.Ponderosa High School | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
Goalkeeper
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cy HammerstromPrevious school: Kingsburg HS | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | GK | Kingsburg, Calif.Kingsburg HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Ethan IveyPrevious school: West Valley College | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | GK | Auckland, NZAuckland Grammar School | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Zachary Shouka | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | GK | Orange, Calif.Canyon HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |