GREENVILLE, S.C. – King University men's swimming & diving has been ranked 7th in the 2026-27 Conference Carolinas Men's Swimming & Diving Preseason Poll, as announced by the league office. The poll is voted on by the league's head coaches, who are not permitted to vote for their own teams.
King received 39 points in the preseason rankings. The 2026-27 Conference Carolinas Swimming & Diving Championships will take place from Tuesday, February 2 through Saturday, February 6 at the Kingsport Aquatic Center in Kingsport, Tennessee.
2026-27 Conference Carolinas Men's Swimming & Diving Preseason Poll – King University
7. King University – 39 points
2026-27 King University Men's Swimming & Diving Players to Watch:
Cristobal Amiel, So., Lima, Peru (All-Conference Carolinas second team in the 200 and 400 yard freestyle as well as 800 yard freestyle relay and 200 yard medley and 400 medley relays)
Carlos Arias, So., Guadalajara, Mexico (2026 Conference Carolinas Male Freshman of the Year, All-Conference Carolinas first team in 200 yard backstroke and 200 individual medley, All-Conference Carolinas second team in 100 yard breaststroke, 400 and 800 yard freestyle relays and 200 and 400 yard medley relays)
Fabio Ricci, So., Piacenza, Italy (All-Conference Carolinas second team in 400 and 800 yard freestyle relays as well as 200 and 400 yard medley relays, All-Conference Carolinas third team in 200 yard freestyle)
King University looks to build on recent success behind a talented sophomore class and challenge for a strong finish at the Conference Carolinas Championships this winter.
