The 2023-24 Wayne State University men's swimming and diving team has had four members receive Academic All-District honors from the College Sports Communicators organization. The honored athletes are senior Jeffrey Cottingham, Jr., junior Joey Dombkowski, graduate student Trevor Jones, and junior Ryan Kruger. These recognitions are for their achievements in both academics and their performance in the pool.

By the Numbers
  • Jeffrey Cottingham, Jr. participated in the diving pre-qualifications for the NCAA Championships on both the one-meter (22nd - 230.85) and three-meter (21st - 206.50) boards.
  • Joey Dombkowski swam in the finals for three events at the 2024 GLIAC Championships, achieving notable placements.
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State of Play
  • The honored athletes have been recognized for their performances in the classroom and in the pool.
  • They are also eligible for advancement to the CSC Academic All-America ballot.
What's Next

The Academic All-America honorees will be announced on April 24, 2024.

Bottom Line

Four members of Wayne State University's men's swimming and diving team have been recognized for their outstanding achievements in academics and in the pool, showcasing a combination of excellence in both areas.