Arizona State Record Holder Delaney Barbee Gives 2027 Verbal to Sun Devils
NEW COMMIT: Arizona State University has kept local standout Delaney Barbee in-state for her college career. The sprint freestyler hails from New River, Arizona, about 45 minutes north from Tempe.
Regarding her commitment, she said:
“I am super excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at Arizona State University! I’d like to thank the Lord, my parents, family and friends for all their love and support, and Coach Paul for helping me grow into the athlete I am today. Another big thank you to Coach @sirherb_the3rd and the @sundevilswimdive coaching staff for giving me this amazing opportunity. I am so blessed and forever grateful. I cannot wait to be a Sun Devil! Forks up!”
Barbee does her club swimming with Scottsdale Aquatic Club and raced three events at Juniors West last month. Last summer, she was a three-time finalist at Arizona Long Course Championships. She is a U.S. Open qualifier.
Her best times include:
- 50 free – 22.60
- 100 free – 50.17
- 200 free – 1:51.39
Currently a junior at Boulder Creek High School, Barbee recently was the runner-up in both the 50 free and 100 free at the 2025 Arizona Division I State Championships. She won both of those events at the state meet during her sophomore season. She holds the state record in the 50 free with a 22.74 from 2024.
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