It’s not just the team title up for grabs at the NCAA Championships, winners will be crowned in the all-around and on all four events by the conclusion of the weekend in Fort Worth. Gone are the days of event finals, so title winners will be chosen following semifinals. With eight teams competing and many more individual qualifiers repping their universities, there are endless possibilities for champions. Between the Olympians, award winners, and returning All-Americans, it’s time to break down the favorite to take home each title.
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.
If you’re looking for the team breakdown, we already have that covered! Check out yesterday’s preview for an in-depth look at the top contenders vying for the national title.
Want to learn more about the postseason format? Our NCAA postseason guide has all the details.
All-Around
The Contenders
Jade Carey, Oregon State
Semifinal 2: Thursday, April 17 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2
Starting Event: Bars
Rotating With: LSU
Relevant Stats: 39.775 NQS | 39.730 average | 39.925 season high
Why She’ll Win: The two-time Olympian leads the country in the…