Hoosiers Land 2028 In-State Verbal From Carmel Swim Club’s Josiah Collins

Hoosiers Land 2028 In-State Verbal From Carmel Swim Club’s Josiah Collins

NEW COMMIT: Indiana University has obtained one other verbal dedication for its rising Class of 2032, this time from in-state standout Josiah Collins of Carmel, Ind. Collins is a U.S. Open qualifier who excels in IM and breaststroke.

He will be part of Sawyer Wilson in Bloomington in Fall 2028.

Regarding his dedication, he mentioned:

“I am humbled, grateful, and honored to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at Indiana University!! First and foremost, all glory to God! He has guided me through this process without fail and I am so grateful for it. I would like to thank my family and friends for their support through this process. I would also like to thank Coach Plumb, Coach Pfaff, and the entire staff at Carmel for believing in me and making my dreams reality. I would also like to thank Coaches Sutton, Clemons, and Close who have supported me through my journeys. Lastly, I would like to thank Coach Looze and the entire staff at IU for the opportunity to become the best person I can be! GO HOOSIERS!!”

Collins, who swims year-round with Carmel Swim Club, most lately competed at USA Swimming Nationals the place he positioned twenty second within the 200m breast. He completed thirteenth within the 200 breast and sixteenth within the 400 IM at Juniors East in December earlier than happening to earn silver within the 200 breast at Indiana Seniors in March. He secured the bronze medal within the 200m breast at Indianapolis Speedo Sectionals in March, too.

His greatest instances embody:

• 200 IM – 1:47.77
• 400 IM – 3:53.29
• 100 breast – 54.94
• 200 breast – 1:57.94

Currently a junior at Homestead High School, Collins positioned fourth in each the 100 breast and 200 IM on the 2026 Indiana State Championships whereas serving to his 4×50 free relay earn gold and his 4×100 free relay earn silver. He completed ninth within the 100 fly and tenth within the 200 IM on the state meet as a freshman in 2025.

Wilson will be part of a Hoosier Swimming and Diving program that has gained six nationwide championships, 37 Big Ten group titles and 551 Big Ten particular person titles along with producing 111 Olympians and 1,596 All-America honorees.

They gained the Big Ten title in 2026 earlier than happening to put third on the 2026 NCAA Championships.

If you will have a dedication to share, please ship a photograph and quote through e mail to hs@swimmingworld.com.