It’s not just the top 10 teams that make the Pac-12 one of the nation’s premier gymnastics conferences. It’s the depth that the entire league brings. Not only did every program qualify for regionals in 2023, all eight schools finished ranked 21st or higher—the best of any conference. While just one program from the bottom half of the Pac-12 in 2022 jumped to the top half in 2023, the upswing of the entire conference means the gap between the best and worst teams is only shrinking and more exciting gymnastics is in store.
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. 15 Arizona State
Arizona State had many impressive moments during the 2023 season. For the third time ever it ended the regular season with an NQS over 197, had a major upset against Utah, and scored its ninth-highest team score ever against Oregon State. A promising new freshmen class will give the Sun Devils…