Michael DeRocco Class: Junior Hometown: Niskayuna, N.Y. High School: Niskayuna Height / Weight: 5-11 / 185 Event: Freestyle, Butterfly Major: Judaic studies

All-America

SOPHOMORE (2008-09)
Led 200 medley relay team to victory against Louisville ... Won 100 butterfly against Louisville ... Finished third in 50 freestyle against Louisville ... Won the 100 butterfly at Kentucky ... Won 200 medley relay against Virginia ... Finished second in 50 freestyle against Virginia ... Finished second in 100 butterfly against Virginia ... Scored in 200 medley relay, 100 butterfly and 400 free relay at Indiana/Michigan tri-meet ... Started Vols off with a win in the 200 medley relay against Georgia ... Scored in the 50 freestyle and 100 butterfly in win against Georgia ... Scored in 50 freestyle, 100 butterfly, 200 medley relay and 400 free relay at Florida ...

FRESHMAN (2007-08)
At the NCAA Championships, earned Honorable Mention All-America for his efforts on the 10th-place 200 medley relay ... was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team for being the top rookie in the 50 freestyle at the SEC Championships, where he took 16th-place in 20.34 ... Also at the SECs, placed 11th in the 100 butterfly with a season-best time of 47.70 and 14th in the 100 freestyle with a time of 44.61.

HIGH SCHOOL
All-America in the 50 and 100 free ... Broke John Trembley's 35-year-old New York State 50-free record of 20.65 ... Holds Niskayuna High School records in the 50- and 100 free ... Coached by Mike Stone at Niskayuna and Jerry Adams at Schenectady Swim Club.

PERSONAL
Born Nov. 2, 1987, in Niskayuna, N.Y. ... Parents are Sam and Lucy DeRocco ... Three siblings: Brothers Anthony and Danny, Sister Andrea