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 commit29%
1–5
Spots left
Needs
Ceiling, not spots available.
DIDivision IHouse participant 2026–27 · 24-player cap
Pepperdine Men's Water Polo
Recruiting outlook: 3–7 projected openings for the Class of 2027
California · West Coast Conference
Head coach
Merrill MosesStaff directory ↗
Head coach since at least 2023
2026–27 roster
28
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 · 28 players
Domestic 23 · 82% · International 5 · 18%
United States
- California18 · 64%
- Connecticut1 · 4%
- Florida1 · 4%
- Nevada1 · 4%
- Texas1 · 4%
- Washington1 · 4%
International
- Hungary
2 · 7% - Australia
1 · 4% - Canada
1 · 4% - Israel
1 · 4%
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%
8
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%
6
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%
7
Spots left
NeedsNone
Estimate · How this is counted
Position breakdown
- Attack 11
- Center 2
- Utility 12
- Defender 0
- Goalkeeper 3
Roster
Attack
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Adam Yost | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | AAttacker | Los Angeles, Calif.Loyola | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Alex Piccin | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | AAttacker | Stamford, Conn.Stamford | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Brian Barnuevo | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | AAttacker | Los Angeles, Calif.JSerra Catholic | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Cade Anderton | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | AAttacker | Laguna Beach, Calif.Laguna Beach | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Cameron BenchUSA Development National Team | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | AAttacker | Poway, Calif.Mt. Carmel | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Conor Brough | Year 5 · 1 season leftListed as 5th | AAttacker | Dana Point, Calif.Orange Lutheran | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Erik Ionescu | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | AAttacker | Budapest, HungaryOrchidea Bilingual School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Garrett Chivers | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | AAttacker | Lafayette, Calif.Campolindo | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Jackson Benners | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | AAttacker | Dallas, TexasOrange Lutheran | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Sameer Gowda | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | AAttacker | Bellevue, Wash.O'Dea | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Tyce di Pretoro | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | AAttacker | Pleasant Hill, Calif.De La Salle | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Center
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Khramtsov | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | C | Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaApplewood Heights Secondary School | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Max Burstein | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | C | Oak Park, Calif.Oaks Christian | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Utility
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Warmington | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | U | Newport Beach, Calif.Corona Del Mar | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Csanád Bella | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | U | Budapest, HungarySzerb Antal | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Gabe Lewis | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | U | Coral Gables, Fla.Gulliver Prep | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Hunter Danko | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | U | Henderson, Nev.Basic Academy of International Studies | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Jon Carcarey | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | U | Santa Maria, Calif.Orange Lutheran | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Milo Joseph | Year 5 · 1 season leftListed as 5th | U | Malibu, Calif.Crespi Carmelite | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Nick Bryant | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | U | Newport Beach, Calif.Mater Dei | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Owen Tift | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | U | Newport Beach, Calif.Newport Harbor | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Reed PantaleonUSA U-18Previous school: Long Beach State | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | U | Huntington Beach, Calif.Orange Lutheran | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Will Stuart | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | U | Santa Barbara, Calif.San Marcos | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Woden Chompff | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | U | El Dorado Hills, Calif.Oak Ridge | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Zach Moore | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | U | Shelly Beach, AustraliaUnity College Caloundra | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Goalkeeper
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Gayner | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | GK | La Jolla, Calif.La Jolla | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Jaxon Leach | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | GK | San Diego, Calif.The Bishop's School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Max Smirnov | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | GK | Petah Tikva, IsraelAmal Bet | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |