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AUGUST, 1996 PAGE 47E
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Jayhawks' recruiting class 'talented'
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group of freshmen as I have ever had."
The newcomers include:
- Tyler Painter of Greeley, Colo. who finished third in the U.S.Open in the 1,500 meter freestyle.
- "We think he is one of the premiere high school distance freestylers," Kempf said. "He could step in and help us immediately."
- Backstroker Brandon Chestnut of Derby. "He's really kind of a unknown talent," Kempf said. "But he is a
tremendous talent. He is one of the best kickers I've ever seen in my life."
- Backstroker Scott Barangi, Oak Ridge, Tenn. "He has an explosive dolphin kick," Kempf said. "That is the newest technique in the backstroke. You need it to stay competitive, and it is not very common in a high school swimmer."
- Brian Klapper, Hamilton, Ohio. "He's one of my favorite recruits of all-time," Kempf said. "He has a great attitude. He is motivated, shows a lot of excitement and is also a very good butterflyer and freestyler."
The Jayhawks will look for
help in the shorter freestyle events from Andy Kyser of Davenport, Iowa.
The other six freshmen: Joe Donnally, a diver from Lawrence, plus Greg Bailey, Valley Center; Drew Dischinger, Kansas City; Tyler Cederlind, Kansas City; Skip Reynolds, Aurora, Colo., Sean Jacobs, Wichita and Culley Winter, Elmgrove, Wis.
"Realistically, we are not going to go out and beat the national champion," Kempf said. "I don't think anyone can beat them. You have to walk before you run, so right now we are shooting for a top 20 finish."
Every year, KU hosts an open-water meet at Lone Star Lake.
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