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 commit20%
1–4
Spots left
Needs
Ceiling, not spots available.
DIDivision IHouse participant 2026–27 · 24-player cap
UC Davis Men's Water Polo
Recruiting outlook: 2–5 projected openings for the Class of 2027
California · West Coast Conference
Head coach
Daniel LeysonStaff directory ↗
14th season since 2013
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 19 · 79% · International 5 · 21%
United States
- California16 · 67%
- Arizona1 · 4%
- New York1 · 4%
- Washington1 · 4%
International
- Brazil
1 · 4% - Canada
1 · 4% - Croatia
1 · 4% - Greece
1 · 4% - Spain
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%
7
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%
7
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%
8
Spots left
NeedsNone
Estimate · How this is counted
Position breakdown
- Attack 16
- Center 2
- Utility 3
- Defender 1
- Goalkeeper 2
Roster
Attack
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andonis PetroutsasPrevious school: Cuesta College | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | AAttacker | Nikaia, GreeceAris Nikaia | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
 Andrew Bonelli | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as R-Jr. | AAttacker | Redondo Beach, Calif.Loyola | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Austin Quick | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as R-So. | AAttacker | Bellevue, Wash.Sammamish | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Cameron Hellar | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | AAttacker | San Rafael, Calif.Terra Linda | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Gabe Bensen | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | AAttacker | Carlsbad, Calif.Carlsbad | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Jacob Carrera | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as R-Fr. | AAttacker | Mill Valley, Calif.Archie Williams | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Jaden JoemtreeUSA Development National TeamPrevious school: Palos Verdes Water Polo Club | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as R-Fr. | AAttacker | Arcadia, Calif.Arcadia | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Lucas RuanoUSA U-18USA U-16Previous school: American River Water Polo Club | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | AAttacker | Sacramento, Calif.Rio Americano | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Lucas Wulfhorst | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | AAttacker | Rio de Janerio, BrazilComite Olimpico Brasilero Cob | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Max ProkhinPrevious school: Y Pro Water Polo Club | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | AAttacker | Brooklyn, N.Y.Staten Island Technical High School | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Ned Ginoti | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as R-So. | AAttacker | Valley Village, Calif.Crespi Carmelite | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Oleg Shatskikh | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | AAttacker | Irvine, Calif.University | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Oriol Viñas | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | AAttacker | Barcelona, SpainClub Natació Barcelona | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Thomas Kiesling | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as R-Jr. | AAttacker | Burlingame, Calif.Menlo School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Thomas Marr | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as R-So. | AAttacker | Long Beach, Calif.Los Alamitos | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Timothy Kerr | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | AAttacker | Alamo, Calif.San Ramon Valley | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
Center
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cassius Wolf | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as R-Fr. | C | Soquel, Calif.Soquel | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Luka Palavra | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | C | Zagreb, CroatiaHAVK Mladost | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Utility
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Fine | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as R-So. | U | Palos Verdes, Calif.Loyola High School of Los Angeles | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Mateo RuanoPrevious school: American River College | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | U | Sacramento, Calif.Rio Americano | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Oliver Wilmink | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as R-Fr. | U | Paradise Valley, Ariz.Phoenix Country Day | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Defender
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyle WeitzPrevious school: Pacific Storm Water Polo Club | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as R-Fr. | DCenter Defender | Vancouver, B.C.Vancouver College | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Goalkeeper
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter ChelsomUSA U-20USA U-16USA Development National TeamUSA ODP Futures Team | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as R-Jr. | GK | Los Angeles, Calif.Harvard-Westlake | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| William McKeonPrevious school: West Valley College | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | GK | Danville, Calif.San Ramon Valley | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |