Additional Info:Breast - 56.64 "Kevin had a great senior year, finishing as the Illinois state runner-up in the 100 breaststroke. He also had a great drop (in time) in his 200 breaststroke. A relatively new swimmer, he began swimming as a high school freshman. He is going to have a chance to step in and swim on relays right away."
Ward, Colby
Hometown:Rochester Hills, MI
Swim Club:Oakland Live Y'Ers
Additional Info:Distance - Junior Qualifier
Class of 2006
Hendrix, Chris
Hometown:Naperville, IL
Koba, Sho
Hometown:Ann Arbor, MI
Swim Club:Ann Arbor Swim Club
Additional Info:State Champ 100, 200 free; NISCA All-American; Gianiodis says: "Sho really could have gone to any school in the country and we are fortunate he selected to go here. He is going to help us individually in the freestyle events and he is going to be a big help in all of our relays."
LaRocque, Jon
Hometown:Bay City, MI
Additional Info:IM/Free - State Runner-up 200 IM, 100 Free; NISCA All-American; Gianiodis: "Jon is going to be a multiple-event kid for us and I think he has a good chance to be a varsity record holder in the 200 IM at MSU."
Massman, Matt
Hometown:Livonia, MI
Ruhland, Garrett
Hometown:Lake Orion, MI
Additional Info:Sprint Free - State finalist; NISCA All-American; Says Gianiodis: "Garrett is very athletic and he has such a great attitude. Our relationship started at camp and he is a big Spartan fan. He is going to really improve and he fits the mold of those who have done very well here at MSU."
Schmitt, Joe
Hometown:Grand Haven, MI
Additional Info:Sprint Free - Brother Adam swims for MSU. State Finalist, NISCA All-American Gianiodis says: "Obviously we know the family well and Joe is another great Michigan high school talent. He was All-State in water polo this year and he is primed to have a great senior year for Grand Haven. He will provide more strength for our relays."
Smith, Brad
Hometown:Farmington, MI
Additional Info:Breast-
Strickler, Gabe
Hometown:Midland, MI
Additional Info:Back/Fly - State runner-up, NISCA All-American; Gianiodis: "Gabe has great versatility and he has immense potential. He is going to have to come in right away and perform but we think he has the ability to be very good in the Big Ten and at the national level."
Zalessov, Ivan
Hometown:Okemos, MI
Additional Info:Diver - State Finalist; "Ivan has a good platform list and we really need that. He has a great comfort level with MSU and with Eric. With experience he could be a very good diver at the Big Ten level."
