We can all name those gymnasts who became legends in their programs’ histories for the impact they made there. These gymnasts are on track to do the same. Some will fill a hole or weakness for their team, and some are so good that they have the potential to single-handedly bring the team out of the basement, doing so as their programs’ first-ever five-star. Regardless, these gymnasts are expected to alter their teams for the better in huge ways.
Sophia Diaz, Michigan
Former five-star recruit Diaz graduated high school a year early to join Bev Plocki’s 2025 squad. With a freshman class already six gymnasts deep, the fact that she could do so indicates just how impactful she is expected to be in Ann Arbor from day one. Diaz shined throughout her developmental career, winning titles in the all-around and vault (the latter with a 10.0 score) at the 2024 national championships. As has been well-known since program definers Sierra Brooks and Gabby Wilson graduated, voids in the Wolverines’ lineups are abundant in 2025, and while more freshmen than just her will need to contribute, Diaz seems like the standard-bearer in waiting.
Joscelyn Roberson, Arkansas
Roberson has flown under the radar in Razorback pre-season training clips due to her participation in Simone…
