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 commit64%
0–4
Spots left
Needs
Ceiling, not spots available.
DIDivision IHouse participant 2026–27 · 24-player cap
UCLA Women's Water Polo
Recruiting outlook: 7–11 projected openings for the Class of 2027
California · Mountain Pacific Sports Federation - Women's Water Polo
Head coach
Adam Wright
Head coach since at least 2024
2026–27 roster
23
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Counters 24
Coach's 2024–25 avg — (historical)
Coach's usual roster
Based on 3 seasons under this coach
Where the roster comes from
Current 2026–27 roster · 23 players
Domestic 21 · 100% · International 0 · 0%
United States
- California15 · 71%
- Texas2 · 10%
- Connecticut1 · 5%
- Florida1 · 5%
- New York1 · 5%
- Pennsylvania1 · 5%
2 hometowns could not be placed and are 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%
6
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%
9
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%
2
Spots left
NeedsNone
Estimate · How this is counted
Position breakdown
- Attack 11
- Center 2
- Utility 4
- Defender 1
- Goalkeeper 3
Also on the roster: 2 no position
Roster
Attack
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alexsa Gimenez | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as RSo. (2025-26) | AAttacker | Commerce, Calif.Downey HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Alison Sagara | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | AAttacker | Orinda, Calif.Miramonte HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Ana Pieper | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as RFr. (2025-26) | AAttacker | Orinda, Calif.Campolindo HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Aubrey Graham | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as RFr. (2025-26) | AAttacker | Mountain View, Calif.Mountain View HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Becca Melanson | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | AAttacker | Pittsburgh, Pa.North Allegheny HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Elektra UrbatschUSA U-20 | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | AAttacker | Brooklyn, N.Y.Poly Prep Country Day School | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Jenna Human | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as So. (2025-26) | AAttacker | El Cajon, Calif.Santana HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Jojo Walters | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as So. (2025-26) | AAttacker | Dallas, TexasSouthlake Carroll HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Katherine O'DeaUSA U-19USA U-18USA U-16 | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | AAttacker | Long Beach, Calif.Woodrow Wilson HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Presley Jones | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | AAttacker | Laguna Beach, Calif.Laguna Beach HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Tali Stryker | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as So. (2025-26) | AAttacker | Lafayette, Calif.Miramonte HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Center
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dania Innis | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as RSo. (2025-26) | C | Orinda, Calif.Miramonte HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Ryan ChalupnikUSA U-18USA U-16USA ODP Futures Team | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as RFr. (2025-26) | C | Newport Beach, Calif.Newport Harbor HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Utility
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jailynn Robinson | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | U | Dallas, TexasOrange Lutheran HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Maile Turner | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as So. (2025-26) | U | Danville, Calif.Monte Vista HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Natasha Kieckhafer | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | U | San Juan Capistrano, Calif.Santa Margarita Catholic HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Olivia Ouellette | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | U | Los Alamitos, Calif.Los Alamitos HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
Defender
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ally Larsen | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | DCenter Defender | Orinda, Calif.Miramonte HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Goalkeeper
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Niz | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | GK | Los Alamitos, Calif.Los Alamitos HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Lauren SteeleUSA U-20 | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | GK | Old Greenwich, Conn.Orange Lutheran HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Sienna Steiner | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | GK | Sarasota, Fla.Venice HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Position not listed
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Campion | Seasons left: 4Listed as incoming Fr (2026 commit) | — | Hometown not listedMira Costa | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Sareen Sardarian | Seasons left: 4Listed as incoming Fr (2026 commit) | — | Hometown not listedCDM | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |