Even though recruiting rules have changed in recent years to push back on early commitments of future NCAA student-athletes, it’s more common than not that most gymnasts have verballt committed to a program by the end of their junior year of high school. With that, by midsummer two classes of recruits are committed to their future homes, and coaches and analysts alike can start forecasting lineups and championship rosters.
Knowing who is heading into each program over the next two seasons and who is expected to depart, we decided to look way into the future to predict the 2025 season. While there are still unknowns—like which 2024 seniors will take a COVID year and which 2024 recruits will have stellar final seasons—there’s enough information about each roster to glimpse which direction the top programs are heading. Much stays the same, like Oklahoma’s dynasty and SEC supremacy, but the Big Ten is set for a shakeup. Plus, we see some fresh faces start to push toward the top 20.
1. Oklahoma
An easy favorite to three-peat as NCAA champions in 2024, it’s hard to imagine any team stopping the Sooners’ reign anytime soon. The biggest adjustment between now and 2025 for them will be competing for SEC crowns instead of Big 12 titles. All six gymnasts in their next…
