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Konnor McClain and eMjae Frazier among the six gymnasts to watch in 2025

April 21, 2024, 05:07 pm ET

FORT WORTH, Texas – The 2024 NCAA gymnastics season officially concluded Saturday with LSU winning its first national championship in dramatic fashion.

It was a memorable and historic season filled with record-breaking scores, stunning upsets and epic performances. While this year won't be forgotten anytime soon, we can't help but look ahead to next season.

It remains to be seen if stars like LSU's Haleigh Bryant, who won the all-around title Thursday in addition to the team trophy, Oklahoma's Audrey Davis, who won a share of the bars and beam titles, and UCLA's Chae Campbell will return for a fifth year in 2025, but even with those questions, there are still plenty of people to pay attention to.

Here are six gymnasts you can already get excited about for next year:

Konnor McClain, LSU: The 2022 US national champion had an unforgettable freshman season for the Tigers, winning the SEC beam title and earning three perfect 10.0s on the year. An integral member of the team on beam, bars and floor, and scoring a 9.90 or better in all six events she competed in in Fort Worth, McClain could very well be an all-around threat in 2025 as the Tigers look to run it again.

McClain, 19, has previously said he hopes to do elite training and competition after the season in hopes of making the 2024 Olympic team, but has given no indication that will stop him from returning to Baton Rouge next. anus.

eMjae Frazier, California: It's hard to really put the Golden Bears' second season in proper perspective. Frazier broke his own record, set earlier in the season, for the highest all-around score in program history (39.825), earned two perfect scores and helped lead the team to its first NCAA championship appearance and its second position. . Frazier competed in every event for Cal in 2024 and scored a 9.9125 or better in the four during Saturday's finals. Along with now-junior Mya Lauzon, Frazier will look to take the program to even greater heights in 2025.

Leanne Wong, Florida: The 2024 NCAA bars co-champion and all-around co-runner-up has been the star of the Gators and has been a consistent standout over the past three seasons. During his time on the team, he has managed to compete at the elite level (representing the USA at the last three world championships and winning a total of four medals) in addition to competing for the school.

Like McClain, he will now focus on making the Olympic roster this summer before presumably returning to Gainesville for his senior season. Having competed in the NCAA Championships three times, and finishing in second place during his freshman and sophomore seasons, Wong will likely want to lead the team to a title more than ever during his final year of eligibility.

Selena Harris, UCLA: The Bruins sophomore was a bright spot during a challenging season in Westwood. The Pac-12 Gymnast of the Year won the overall title at the conference championships with a record score of 39.825 and finished the regular season tied with Bryant as the nation's top-ranked vaulter. Competing in Fort Worth as an individual when UCLA failed to advance, Harris earned a 9.95 on the balance beam, her only event, and finished in third place. Already a 12-time All-American, Harris' star will likely continue to rise in 2025, especially if the Bruins can find some magic in their debut season in the Big Ten.

Grace McCallum, Utah: The 2020 Olympic silver medalist turned in an impressive all-around performance during Saturday's team final, scoring a 9.90 or better on all four events and tying for the highest score of the day on bars with a 9.95. The junior, who was the NCAA runner-up on bars in 2023, has been instrumental in the Red Rocks' success over the past three seasons and will surely be more motivated than ever to lead the team to its first NCAA title since 1995 during his senior season.

Lily Smith, Georgia: In a difficult season for Georgia, which saw the firing of head coach and former star athlete Courtney Kupets Carter on Friday, the freshman gave GymDogs fans something to cheer for each week, regardless of the final result. of the team. The SEC Freshman of the Year was the program's lone representative in Fort Worth and impressed in her debut with an all-around score of 39.475 and, as a result, she earned four All-American honors. While a coaching change could result in Smith transferring, she will be a factor no matter where she competes in 2025.



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