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 commit46%
0–6
Spots left
Needs
Ceiling, not spots available.
DIDivision IHouse participant 2026–27 · 24-player cap
UCLA Men's Water Polo
Recruiting outlook: 5–11 projected openings for the Class of 2027
California · Mountain Pacific Sports Federation - Men's Water Polo
Head coach
Adam Wright
Head coach since at least 2023
2026–27 roster
30
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 · 30 players
Domestic 25 · 83% · International 5 · 17%
United States
- California24 · 80%
- Connecticut1 · 3%
International
- Australia
1 · 3% - Brazil
1 · 3% - Hungary
1 · 3% - Montenegro
1 · 3% - Serbia
1 · 3%
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%
9
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%
5
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%
5
Spots left
NeedsNone
Estimate · How this is counted
Position breakdown
- Attack 13
- Center 1
- Utility 6
- Defender 5
- Goalkeeper 5
Roster
Attack
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alex Heenan | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | AAttacker | Los Angeles, Calif.Harvard-Westlake School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Andrew Spencer | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | AAttacker | Los Altos, Calif.Sacred Heart Preparatory | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Bode BrinkemaUSA U-20 | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | AAttacker | San Juan Capistrano, Calif.JSerra Catholic HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Chase McFarlandUSA U-20Previous school: Stanford | Year 5 · 1 season leftListed as 5th Yr. | AAttacker | Berkeley, Calif.Berkeley HS | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Connor Colman | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | AAttacker | Seal Beach, Calif.JSerra Catholic HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Danilo DragovićPrevious school: UC Santa Barbara | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | AAttacker | Budva, MontenegroJU SMŠ “Danilo Kiš” | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Flynn Guenther | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | AAttacker | Redondo Beach, Calif.Mira Costa HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Frederico Jucá Carsalade | Year 5 · 1 season leftListed as 5th Yr. | AAttacker | Rio de Janeiro, BrazilEscola Nova | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Hayden O'Hare | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | AAttacker | Lafayette, Calif.Campolindo HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Ryder DoddUSA U-20 | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | AAttacker | Long Beach, Calif.JSerra Catholic HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Vinnie Merk | Year 5 · 1 season leftListed as 5th Yr. | AAttacker | Huntington Beach, Calif.Mater Dei HS | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Wade Sherlock | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | AAttacker | Long Beach, Calif.Orange Lutheran HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Zac Miller | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | AAttacker | Agoura Hills, Calif.Westlake HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Center
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcell Szécsi | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | C | Budapest, HungaryKolping Katolikus Iskola | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
Utility
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wallace | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | U | Tiburon, Calif.Tamalpais HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Ben LarsenUSA U-18 | Year 5 · 1 season leftListed as 5th Yr. | U | Lafayette, Calif.Campolindo HS | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Ben LiechtyUSA U-20 | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | U | Newport Beach, Calif.Newport Harbor HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Luka Gladović | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | U | Belgrade, SerbiaVMŠSS “Milutin Milankovic” | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Peter CastilloUSA U-20 | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | U | Costa Mesa, Calif.Newport Harbor HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Tristan Tucker | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | U | Moraga, Calif.Miramonte HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Defender
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Tucker | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | D | Perth, AustraliaWesley College | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Jack MerrillUSA U-20Previous school: Stanford | Year 5 · 1 season leftListed as 5th Yr. | D | Old Greenwich, Conn.Rye Country Day School [NY] | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Jackson Harlan | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | D | Newport Beach, Calif.Corona del Mar HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Max Matthews | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | D | Tiburon, Calif.Redwood HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Santino Rossi | Seasons left: 3Listed as So. | D | Laguna Beach, Calif.Newport Harbor HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Goalkeeper
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffen PriceUSA U-20USA U-18Previous school: Stanford | Year 5 · 1 season leftListed as 5th Yr. | GK | San Carlos, Calif.Sacred Heart Preparatory | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Harper GardnerUSA U-19 | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | GK | Sacramento, Calif.Rio Americano HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Joey Kent | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | GK | Huntington Beach, Calif.JSerra Catholic HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Nate Tauscher | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | GK | Sunset Beach, Calif.Mater Dei HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Nick Tovani | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | GK | Danville, Calif.San Ramon Valley HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |