It’s finally time for the NCAA national championships once again! We took a look at the team contenders, and now we’re back tackling the individuals and looking at the most likely contenders for the all-around and event titles.
Four all-arounders and 16 individual event specialists qualified to compete in Fort Worth. They will be split into the two semifinal sessions, with national champions determined at night’s end.
For a more in-depth explanation of the postseason format, check out our NCAA postseason guide.
All-Around
The Contenders
Haleigh Bryant, LSU
Semifinal One: Thursday, April 18 at 4:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2
Starting Event: Vault
Relevant Stats: 39.810 NQS | 39.772 AVG | 39.925 high
Why She’ll Win: Bryant has been a frontrunner for gymnast of the year all season long, posting totals in the 39.8s at ease with 10-worthy sets on all four events—she etched her name in the record books having earned a gym slam this year while also joining the elusive few who have done it in a single season. She’ll get her day started on her signature event, vault, and is the favorite to be atop the standings upon completion of the afternoon session. And without any announcement about her plans for a potential bonus season, she’ll be primed to finish her career on top…
