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Today the University of Arkansas announced\u00a0Neil Harper\u00a0<\/strong>as the new head coach of the swimming and diving team. Harper has just finished his first year at the University of Nevada.<\/p>\n

The Razorback’s Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics\u00a0Jeff Long\u00a0<\/strong>said, “Throughout his career, Neil has distinguished himself, first as as student-athlete in the Southeastern Conference and then as a head coach at several prominent Division I institutions.”<\/p>\n

Harper has coached in the collegiate ranks for 23 years. At Nevada this season, his team finished 20th at NCAAs. The team’s performance was highlighted by Sharae Zhang\u00a0<\/strong>who earned CSCAA Diver of the Year honors, and\u00a0the presence of a relay, a rare feat among mid-majors. Additionally, he led the Wolf Pack to a 7-0 record and the Mountain West Conference Championship.<\/p>\n

“This is an amazing opportunity for me and my family. The University of Arkansas provides a great venue for the best student-athletes in the country to come challenge themselves both athletically and academically. The facilities and services afforded to Razorback student-athletes are second to none, and I am excited and honored to be part of the Razorback Tradition and Family,” said Neil.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Before Nevada, Harper was with the Aiken-August Swim League and spent over a decade as the head coach at Florida State. At FSU, he was a three time ACC Coach of the Year.<\/p>\n

The University of Arkansas contributed to this report.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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