Texas Men's Swimming: Meet the #20 Recruit, Ellis Crisci (2026)

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#20 ranked recruit in the high school class of 2027 Ellis Crisci has announced his commitment to swim and study at Texas beginning in fall 2027. Crisci hails from Lawrence, Kansas.

“I’m proud to announce my verbal commitment to The University of Texas, Austin to pursue my athletic and academic career. I’m so thankful for my parents and family for always supporting my goals and going above and beyond to give me the opportunity to achieve them. To my coach Tom Kleiboeker, thank you for transforming me as an athlete but also as a person. Thank you as well to all my Tsunami Kc teammates. And of course I’m extremely grateful to Coach Bowman, Coach Erik, Coach Trevor, and the entire staff at Texas for giving me this opportunity.”

Crisci swims for Tsunami Swim Team of KC and finished his long course season at the Pro Championships where he was 10th in the 800 free in a 8:05.94. A week prior, he swam at Summer Juniors where he had numerous top 8 swims. He finished 2nd in the 1500 free in a 15:22.95, 6th in the 800 free in a 8:05.88, and 5th in the 400 free in a lifetime best 3:54.02.

This past March, he finished his short course yards season at Sectionals in Columbia. There he posted lifetime bests in the 200 free (1:38.75), 500 free (4:20.75), 1000 free (8:55.28), 200 fly (1:49.05), and 400 IM (3:54.06).

Crisci’s Best SCY Times Are:

• 1650 free: 15:12.83
• 500 free: 4:20.75
• 200 free: 1:38.61
• 200 fly: 1:49.05
• 400 IM: 3:54.06

The Texas men captured the 2025 NCAA team title in Bob Bowman‘s first season with the Longhorns after previously leading Arizona State to an NCAA title in 2024. Leading the way for the Longhorns was Hubert Kos as he won the 100 back, 200 back, and 200 IM.

Based on his best times, Crisci is just off what it took to score at the conference level in the 1650 free as it took a 15:04.12 to make the top 24. Crisci still has two years before his arrival on campus. Rex Maurer was the team’s top 1650 freestyler this past season as he swam to a 14:25.22 for 2nd at 2025 NCAAs.

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