Skinner on Higgins: "Charlie is an incredibly strong swimmer, and we plan for him to perform at a high level in hopes of competing at the ACC and NCAA Championships this season."

High School: Competed at Charlotte Latin H.S. ... State champion in the 100 back and 100 butterfly his junior and senior season ... Three-year letter winner.

Personal: Charlie Higgins was born on November 8, 1988, in Winston-Salem, N.C. ... Son of John and Sally Higgins ... Majoring in university studies.