After sending just one team to nationals in 2022, the Pac-12 returned to its status as a leading conference last season with three programs representing at NCAAs. Yet, much was also the same. The Utes three-peated their third-place finish nationally and as conference champions while tying California and Oregon State for the regular season title for the second year in a row (with UCLA nabbing a share last season, too). With superstars like Jade Carey, Maile O’Keefe, Selena Harris, and eMjae Frazier all back for the coming season, don’t expect the top half of this conference to stop dominating anytime soon.
The preseason is starting and 2024 will be here before we know it. That means it’s time for our annual potential lineups analysis! As gymnasts get back into the gym with new goals for the new season, we’re breaking their prospects down and taking a look at what each team’s lineups may look like come January—from who’s expected to contribute, holes that need to be filled, and exciting upgrades fans should look out for.
No. 3 Utah
It’s no secret that this program is in search of a record-tying 10th NCAA championship, and while three consecutive third-place finishes are nothing to be ashamed of, it has to be incredibly frustrating for the Utes to…