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Colin Pickett commits to UNLV after record swim season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 11:47 PM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

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Summary

Colin Pickett has verbally committed to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, following a record-setting swim season. Pickett, a four-star recruit from the Sioux Falls Swim Team, opted for UNLV after visiting several schools, citing academic opportunities and immediate competition prospects. He plans to study biology with hopes of attending medical school. The Mountain West Conference is set to add men's swimming and diving in 2026-27, where Pickett aims to compete right away. He is currently preparing for upcoming meets, including the Central Zone Speedo Sectional from July 9-12 and the USA Swimming Futures Championships at the end of July.

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By the Numbers

•Colin Pickett is ranked No. 125 in the class of 2027.
•He holds 10 individual state records from the winter short course season.
•Pickett met time standards for Winter Junior Nationals in five events.
•He plans to compete in USA Swimming Futures Championships later this month.

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11:47 PMYahoo Sports — Coming off record-setting swim season, Colin Pickett commits to UNLV

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Jul. 7—MITCHELL — Colin Pickett is always looking to get better and swim faster. In the wake of a record-shattering campaign in the age 15-16 ranks, Pickett has checked off a major milestone by securing a future in the pool at the next level. He verbally committed to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in late May, marking the culmination of a year Pickett could only describe as "absolutely ...
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