2017-18 Swimming & Diving Roster
Biography
2016-17:▪ Recorded the top team times in the 100 breaststroke (54.06) at the Michigan Open and 200 breaststroke (2:01.43) at the Zippy Invite
▪ Ranked second on the team in the 200 free (1:38.29) and third in the 200 IM (1:49.45)
▪ Recorded career best times in the 200 free
(1:38.29), 100 fly (50.53) and 200 IM
(1:49.45)2015-16:
▪ Earned All-American honors in the 100 breaststroke with a sixth place finish (52.22) at the 2016 NCAA Championships in Atlanta, Ga.▪ Became the first Golden Grizzly since 2008 to score in the top eight at NCAA Championships▪ Placed 31st in the 200 breaststroke at NCAA Championships (1:57.53) ▪ With his swims, Oakland finished 30th in the team standings at NCAA Championships▪ Horizon League Freshman of the Year▪ Horizon League Champion in the 100 (52.48) and 200 breaststroke (1:55.66) setting pool, school and league records▪ Horizon League Champion in the 500 freestyle (4:27.82)▪ Member of the champion 800 freestyle relay that set a new school and league record at Horizon League Championships with a time of 6:29.10▪ Member of the champion 400 medley and freestyle relay that broke a pool, school and league record with a time of 3:10.42▪ Named Horizon League Swimmer of the Week on Dec. 8High School: ▪ Four-year letter winner for head coach Paul Fairman, serving as captain his senior season. ▪ A member of the AquaClub swim program.▪ Played club baseball for the Lake Orion Dragons. Personal: Full Name: Devon William Nowicki Birthdate: August 18, 1997 Parents: Lorraine and Gregory Nowicki Siblings: Brandon and Zachary Top Three Reasons for Choosing Oakland: 1. Close to home 2. School atmosphere3. Enjoyed being around the team
| Nowicki Personal Bests |
| Event |
2016-17 Top Time |
Career Top Time |
| 50 Free |
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21.51
Wayne State
10/30/15 |
| 200 Free |
1:38.29
Michigan Open
2/10/17 |
1:38.29
Michigan Open
2/10/17 |
|
500 Free
|
4:27.82*
2016 HL Championship
2/24/16 |
4:27.82*
2016 HL Championship
2/24/16 |
| * 500 Free time is 7th in Oakland history |
|
100 Breast
|
54.06
Michigan Open
2/10/17 |
52.22*
2016 NCAA Championship
3/28/16 |
| * 100 Breast time is 1st in Oakland history |
|
200 Breast
|
2:01.43
Zippy Invite
12/2/16 |
1:55.66*
2016 HL Championship
2/24/16 |
| * 100 Breast time is 1st in Oakland history |
|
100 Fly
|
50.53
Zippy Invite
12/2/16 |
50.53
Zippy Invite
12/2/16 |
|
200 IM
|
1:49.45
Michigan Open
2/10/17 |
1:49.45
Michigan Open
2/10/17 |
Historical Player Information
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2015-16Freshman
Breast/IM/Fly
6'5"
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2016-17Sophomore
Breast/IM/Fly
6'5"
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2017-18Junior
Breast/IM/Fly
6'5"
