Matt Sates has become Georgia’s first commitment for the 2022 Men’s Swimming class according to SwimSwam.
States was recruited by Neil Versfeld, a fellow South African and UGA grad/former swimmer who has become a recruiting force since joining Coach Jack Bauerle’s staff. Versfeld came on-board in 2019 when he replaced the retiring Harvey Humphries.
Versfeld swam at Georgia in 2006, 2007, and 2009, taking the 2008 season off to train for the Olympics. He won the 2009 NCAA title in the 200 yard breaststrokes, and that season he won both the 100 and 200 yard breaststrokes at the SEC Championships.