It’s been a long six weeks without any new NCAA gymnastics to watch, but that doesn’t mean there haven’t been developments and drama unfolding to keep our attention. With the transfer portal closed, level 10 nationals now behind us, and most fifth-years announced, it’s time to take another look at how next year may shape out with what we know now.
*Only transfers and fifth-years confirmed by the day before publishing were considered in these rankings.
1. Florida
Last Ranking: No. 2
For the second year in a row, the Gators have snagged arguably the top gymnast in the portal, convincing former California star eMjae Frazier to finish her career on the other side of the country in a move that mirrors Selena Harris-Miranda’s from a year ago. Harris-Miranda has worked out well for Florida, who now has a second top-20 all-arounder from a season ago in Frazier to help replace the key routines from Leanne Wong. Add that to the return of Kayla DiCello, a healthier Skye Blakely, and five-star recruits who just performed well at their final level 10 nationals, and the Gators have all the pieces they need to bounce back from the early end to their 2025 campaign.
2. LSU
Last Ranking: No. 3
It has been a positive offseason thus far for the Tigers, who got strong performances…