{"id":654164,"date":"2026-09-25T17:09:48","date_gmt":"2026-09-26T00:09:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=654164"},"modified":"2026-09-25T17:09:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-26T00:09:48","slug":"hoosiers-land-2028-in-state-verbal-from-carmel-swim-clubs-josiah-collins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/hoosiers-land-2028-in-state-verbal-from-carmel-swim-clubs-josiah-collins\/","title":{"rendered":"Hoosiers Land 2028 In-State Verbal From Carmel Swim Club’s Josiah Collins"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hoosiers Land 2028 In-State Verbal From Carmel Swim Club’s Josiah Collins<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW COMMIT:\u00a0<\/strong>Indiana University has received another verbal commitment for its growing Class of 2032, this time from in-state standout Josiah Collins<\/strong> of Carmel, Ind. Collins is a U.S. Open qualifier who excels in IM and breaststroke.<\/p>\n

He will join\u00a0Sawyer Wilson<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>in Bloomington in Fall 2028.<\/p>\n

Regarding his commitment, he said:<\/p>\n

“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!!”<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Collins, who swims year-round with Carmel Swim Club, most recently competed at USA Swimming Nationals where he placed 22nd in the 200m breast. He finished 13th in the 200 breast and 16th in the 400 IM at Juniors East in December before going on to earn silver in the 200 breast at Indiana Seniors in March. He secured the bronze medal in the 200m breast at Indianapolis Speedo Sectionals in March, too.<\/p>\n

His best times include:<\/p>\n