Pitt Swimming and Diving Welcomes 2022 Recruiting Class
11/16/2021 11:02:00 AM | Swimming & Diving
PITTSBURGH— The University of Pittsburgh swimming & diving program welcomed 14 roster additions for the 2022-23 season during the early signing period, head coach John Hargis announced.
"I am excited to welcome all of our new Panthers," Hargis said. "We feel as though we hit a lot of needs that we were trying to find and on the women's side, it's the best class we've signed since I have been here. On the men's side, it's a great class that fills a lot of depth that's going to help us advance in the ACC."
The 2022 recruiting class includes swimmers Kate Bailey, Emily Bucaro, Maya Gendzel, Drew Jalbert, Angelina Messina, Yasmine Safargar, Nick Short, Rachel Soubier, Ece Tanriverdi, Olivia Yoo, and Derek Zhang, along with divers Rachel Dickerson, Daley Fraser, and Megan Iannon.
Kate Bailey | Arlington, Va. | Bishop O'Connell | Arlington Aquatic Club
WHY PITT: "I chose the University of Pittsburgh because it has the perfect combination of first-rate academics and athletics. I feel welcomed by the coaches and swimmers and am motivated to improve and contribute to the success of the team. It is a place where I believe I will flourish as a student-athlete and achieve my goals in and out of the pool. Go Panthers!"
Emily Bucaro | McHenry, Ill. | Barrington | Barrington Swim Club
WHY PITT: "I chose Pitt because I believe it's a great fit for me academically and athletically. I love all of the coaches and people who have worked with me thus far!"
Rachel Dickerson | Fort Worth, Texas | Fossil Ridge | GC Diving
WHY PITT: "I chose Pitt because of the academic opportunity studying biomedical sciences, the athletic opportunities to advance my skills, and meet my diving career goals. Pitt excited me because I can see myself graduating with honors and reaching my diving goals. I also look forward to being part of the Pitt family as a whole."
Daley Fraser | Pittsford, N.Y. | Mendon | Upstate N.Y. Diving
WHY PITT: "I chose Pitt as it had the best balance for me. I really wanted to go to a great school academically, as well as a school with a strong diving program and Pitt has both. When I took my visit, it felt like home."
Maya Gendzel | Philadelphia, Pa. | Myers Park | SwimMAC Carolina
WHY PITT: "I'm excited to attend Pitt for its reputable academics, excellent swim program, and the diverse and welcoming atmosphere. H2P!!"
Megan Iannon | Raleigh, N.C. | Millbrook | Duke Diving
WHY PITT: "I chose Pitt because it's where I best feel I'll be able to reach my fullest potential as both a student and a diver. I'm most excited to dive with Katie and the team, explore the city, and cheer of Pitt Athletics as a whole."
Drew Jalbert | Westerly, R.I. | The Prout School | Connecticut Aquatic Club
WHY PITT: "I'm excited to join the Pitt community because I could tell when I visited, that it was an environment of competitors and great friends. Everyone at Pitt clearly loves it and their enthusiasm drew me in. I could not be more excited to join Pitt Swim and Dive!"
Angelina Messina | St. Charles, Ill. | St. Charles North | St. Charles Swim Team
WHY PITT: "I chose Pitt because of the combination of academic and athletic opportunities the school provides. The team, coaches, and support staff also embody everything I look for as a student athlete."
Yasmine Safargar | Saddle Brook, N.J. | Saddle Brook | Scarlet Wave Aquatics
WHY PITT: "I chose Pitt for its amazing academics and swim team. I am extremely excited to be part of such a great university."
Nick Short | Cherry Hill, N.J. | Cherry Hill High School East | South Jersey Aquatic Club
WHY PITT: "I chose Pitt because I know it will give me the best opportunity to achieve my athletic and academic goals. The coaches and swimmers immediately made me feel welcome and I knew it was the right place for me. H2P!"
Rachel Soubier | Ellicott City, Md. | River Hill | Montgomery Swim Club
WHY PITT: "I chose Pitt for the excellent academics, athletics, and location. Everyone has been so welcoming and I can't wait to be a part of the community!"
Ece Tanriverdi | Ankara, Turkey | Bahcelievler Anatolian | Enka Sports Club
WHY PITT: "I chose Pitt because of its strong academics, welcoming team culture and supportive coaches."
Olivia Yoo | Grosse Pointe, Mich. | Grosse Pointe South | Grosse Pointe Gators
WHY PITT: "I'm looking to pursue something in the medical field, and Pitt is a great school for that. As for the swimming side of it, I'm really excited to be part of such a great team and to compete at the next level."
Derek Zhang | New Orleans, La. | Lusher Charter School | Nu Wave Swim Club
WHY PITT: "I chose Pitt because of their fantastic academic and swim programs, their team chemistry, and the beautiful campus. Once I finally got to visit, I fell in love with the school and I'm super excited to attend Pitt!"
"I am excited to welcome all of our new Panthers," Hargis said. "We feel as though we hit a lot of needs that we were trying to find and on the women's side, it's the best class we've signed since I have been here. On the men's side, it's a great class that fills a lot of depth that's going to help us advance in the ACC."
The 2022 recruiting class includes swimmers Kate Bailey, Emily Bucaro, Maya Gendzel, Drew Jalbert, Angelina Messina, Yasmine Safargar, Nick Short, Rachel Soubier, Ece Tanriverdi, Olivia Yoo, and Derek Zhang, along with divers Rachel Dickerson, Daley Fraser, and Megan Iannon.
Kate Bailey | Arlington, Va. | Bishop O'Connell | Arlington Aquatic Club
WHY PITT: "I chose the University of Pittsburgh because it has the perfect combination of first-rate academics and athletics. I feel welcomed by the coaches and swimmers and am motivated to improve and contribute to the success of the team. It is a place where I believe I will flourish as a student-athlete and achieve my goals in and out of the pool. Go Panthers!"
Emily Bucaro | McHenry, Ill. | Barrington | Barrington Swim Club
WHY PITT: "I chose Pitt because I believe it's a great fit for me academically and athletically. I love all of the coaches and people who have worked with me thus far!"
Rachel Dickerson | Fort Worth, Texas | Fossil Ridge | GC Diving
WHY PITT: "I chose Pitt because of the academic opportunity studying biomedical sciences, the athletic opportunities to advance my skills, and meet my diving career goals. Pitt excited me because I can see myself graduating with honors and reaching my diving goals. I also look forward to being part of the Pitt family as a whole."
Daley Fraser | Pittsford, N.Y. | Mendon | Upstate N.Y. Diving
WHY PITT: "I chose Pitt as it had the best balance for me. I really wanted to go to a great school academically, as well as a school with a strong diving program and Pitt has both. When I took my visit, it felt like home."
Maya Gendzel | Philadelphia, Pa. | Myers Park | SwimMAC Carolina
WHY PITT: "I'm excited to attend Pitt for its reputable academics, excellent swim program, and the diverse and welcoming atmosphere. H2P!!"
Megan Iannon | Raleigh, N.C. | Millbrook | Duke Diving
WHY PITT: "I chose Pitt because it's where I best feel I'll be able to reach my fullest potential as both a student and a diver. I'm most excited to dive with Katie and the team, explore the city, and cheer of Pitt Athletics as a whole."
Drew Jalbert | Westerly, R.I. | The Prout School | Connecticut Aquatic Club
WHY PITT: "I'm excited to join the Pitt community because I could tell when I visited, that it was an environment of competitors and great friends. Everyone at Pitt clearly loves it and their enthusiasm drew me in. I could not be more excited to join Pitt Swim and Dive!"
Angelina Messina | St. Charles, Ill. | St. Charles North | St. Charles Swim Team
WHY PITT: "I chose Pitt because of the combination of academic and athletic opportunities the school provides. The team, coaches, and support staff also embody everything I look for as a student athlete."
Yasmine Safargar | Saddle Brook, N.J. | Saddle Brook | Scarlet Wave Aquatics
WHY PITT: "I chose Pitt for its amazing academics and swim team. I am extremely excited to be part of such a great university."
Nick Short | Cherry Hill, N.J. | Cherry Hill High School East | South Jersey Aquatic Club
WHY PITT: "I chose Pitt because I know it will give me the best opportunity to achieve my athletic and academic goals. The coaches and swimmers immediately made me feel welcome and I knew it was the right place for me. H2P!"
Rachel Soubier | Ellicott City, Md. | River Hill | Montgomery Swim Club
WHY PITT: "I chose Pitt for the excellent academics, athletics, and location. Everyone has been so welcoming and I can't wait to be a part of the community!"
Ece Tanriverdi | Ankara, Turkey | Bahcelievler Anatolian | Enka Sports Club
WHY PITT: "I chose Pitt because of its strong academics, welcoming team culture and supportive coaches."
Olivia Yoo | Grosse Pointe, Mich. | Grosse Pointe South | Grosse Pointe Gators
WHY PITT: "I'm looking to pursue something in the medical field, and Pitt is a great school for that. As for the swimming side of it, I'm really excited to be part of such a great team and to compete at the next level."
Derek Zhang | New Orleans, La. | Lusher Charter School | Nu Wave Swim Club
WHY PITT: "I chose Pitt because of their fantastic academic and swim programs, their team chemistry, and the beautiful campus. Once I finally got to visit, I fell in love with the school and I'm super excited to attend Pitt!"
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