SEC Programs Signing Elite Talent

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The SEC is a powerhouse in gymnastics conferences and it continues to attract some of the nation's top elite gymnasts. This talented group of elite gymnasts are set to join some of the nation's top programs in the coming seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["97395"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae3736c1c501"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>University of Alabama</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lila is a current member of the U.S. Senior National Team, and has committed to continue her gymnastics career at the University of Alabama beginning with the 2028-29 season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her first senior elite season included several impressive performances. At the 2026 U.S. Classic, Richardson finished fifth on uneven bars and seventh in the all-around and on balance beam. She followed that performance at the Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships by finishing sixth on beam and 11th in the all-around. Her strong showing helped earn her a spot on the U.S. Senior National Team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beam is one of Lila's standout events with a slew of beautiful skills including a back handspring, layout stepout, layout stepout, side aerial layout stepout, triple wolf turn, and a front aerial to split jump. Every skill is performed with impeccable technique and form.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lila will make an immediate impact in all of Alabama's lineups and help continue to make the Crimson Tide a force to be reckoned with.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["5026"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae3736c1c53b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Louisiana State University</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LSU is adding another accomplished elite gymnast to its 2027-28 lineup with Tatum Drusch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tatum is a senior elite and U.S. National Team and has competed on some of the biggest stages in the sport. She has represented the United States internationally and has continued to establish herself as one of the country's top young senior elites.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her 2026 season showed exactly why LSU was eager to bring her to Baton Rouge. Drusch captured the all-around title at the American Classic. She finished first on beam, second on bars, third on floor and fourth on vault, demonstrating the kind of balance across four events that will make her valuable at the collegiate level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tatum is especially stunning to watch on beam as she combines power and artistry throughout her routine. Highlights include a back handspring layout stepout, front aerial, double wolf turn and a round off double pike dismount.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tatum has already proven she can compete with the best in elite gymnastics. Now, LSU will get the opportunity to see what she can do in the NCAA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4701"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae3736c1c55e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Auburn University</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 2028 Auburn commit, Maliha is a former senior elite and will bring a combination of power, difficulty and all-around ability to the Tigers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Floor exercise is one of Maliha's biggest strengths. Her powerful tumbling and confident presentation make her a standout on the event, placing 4th at the 2025 American Classic. She has showcased a full twisting double tuck, back 1.5 twist to front pike combination and a powerful double tuck, while continuing to train even more difficult tumbling, including a front through to double back and a double twisting double tucks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That power gives Maliha the potential to become an exciting NCAA floor performer. Her ability to combine difficult tumbling with strong performance quality will make her a valuable option for Auburn's lineup once she arrives on campus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["97403"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae3736c1c57e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>University of Florida</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elite gymnast Kaylee Sath has announced her commitment to the University of Florida, giving the Gators another talented addition to their future roster. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaylee has proven herself as a strong all-around competitor throughout her elite career. At the 2025 Xfinity U.S. Championships, she finished fourth in the junior all-around and tied for fourth on floor exercise. She also represented the U.S. internationally at the Combs-la-Ville International Tournament, where she helped her team to a second-place finish and earned individual medals on vault and bars.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaylee is an especially strong bar worker with skills that include a staddle Jaeger, a huge Ray and vertical handstands through the routine. She has even debuted a unique double back dismount to complete her set.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaylee is set to join the Gators for the 2028-29 season, and Florida fans have plenty to look forward to as she continues to develop before making the transition from elite gymnastics to the collegiate stage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4096"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae3736c1c5b9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>University of Arkansas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cambry Haynes has found her collegiate home, committing to the University of Arkansas for the 2027-28 season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cambry is a former Senior Elite and has continued to make her mark at the national level. At the 2026 Women's Development Program National Championships, she finished fourth on beam and sixth on uneven bars in the Senior B division. She has also shown her versatility across multiple events, including a seventh-place finish on floor at the 2024 American Classic and a first-place finish on vault at the 2023 Core Hydration Classic in the junior division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of Cambry's standout strengths is tumbling and she brings plenty of difficulty to floor. Her front handspring double front is an exciting E-level pass that showcases both her power and ability to control difficult landings. That kind of high-level tumbling will give Arkansas another valuable option for its future floor lineup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With Cambry's experience competing at the highest levels and her impressive combination of difficulty and execution, Arkansas fans will have plenty to look forward to when she arrives in Fayetteville.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->