On the surface, LSU Tigers gymnastics appears to be overflowing with elite recruits. After all, the university secured nine verbal commitments for the class of 2028 alone. But the strategy behind the surge of recruits is the product of a carefully crafted strategy, to safeguard the program’s long-term dominance and to ensure last year’s national championship win wasn’t just a one-off. Nonetheless, are fans right to be concerned about reduced competition time for some gymnasts with such a glut of recruits?

With nine commitments already, LSU isn’t done yet, with reports suggesting they’re also looking to add 2024 U.S. Junior National Champion Claire Pease to the roster. But though the roster appears bloated, the recruitment strategy actually works because it’s all about timing: the Tigers a

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