{"id":654403,"date":"2026-09-28T17:43:30","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T00:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=654403"},"modified":"2026-09-28T17:43:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T00:43:30","slug":"indiana-nabs-2028-verbal-from-versatile-missouri-valley-lsc-record-holder-kinley-baber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/indiana-nabs-2028-verbal-from-versatile-missouri-valley-lsc-record-holder-kinley-baber\/","title":{"rendered":"Indiana Nabs 2028 Verbal From Versatile Missouri Valley LSC Record Holder Kinley Baber"},"content":{"rendered":"

Indiana Nabs 2028 Verbal From Versatile Missouri Valley LSC Record Holder Kinley Baber<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW COMMIT:\u00a0<\/strong>Indiana University has continued to put together an impressive recruiting class for Fall 2028, most recently receiving a verbal commitment from Kinley Baber<\/strong> of Overland Park, Kan. Baber is a versatile Summer Nationals qualifier.<\/p>\n

She will join\u00a0Clare Herfel<\/strong><\/a>, Avery Daigle<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>and Thea Bike<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>in Bloomington as a member of the Hoosiers\u2019 Class of 2032.<\/p>\n

Regarding her commitment, she said:<\/p>\n

“Trusting where He leads. Go Hoosiers! Endlessly grateful for everyone who has supported me and helped make this possible. A special thank you to Coach Looze, Coach Ryan, and the entire Indiana coaching staff for the opportunity of a lifetime. I am incredibly thankful to my parents for the sacrifices they have made for me, and to my Empire coaches and teammates for pushing me to be better every day. Lastly, to my sisters, thank you for always being in my corner and leading by example. Can\u2019t wait to represent the Cream & Crimson. Never Daunted!!”<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Baber does her club swimming with Empire KC Swim Club. She most recently competed at Junior Nationals this past summer where she placed 26th in the 200m IM after racing five events at USA Swimming Nationals. She finished 20th in the 400 IM at Juniors West in December before going on to win the 200 breast at Plantation Speedo Sectionals in February.<\/p>\n

Baber had a great showing at Columbia Speedo Sectionals in March. She placed in the top five in all six of her events, highlighted by silver in the 200 breast and bronze in the 50 fly. She also collected seven new best times at that meet.<\/p>\n

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