Joscelyn Roberson has entered the transfer portal, and now her next move is getting attention across NCAA gymnastics. Every top program is watching where she goes next, making it one of the most talked-about moves right now. 

Roberson recorded a 39.625 all-around during her freshman season in 2025, the highest ever by a freshman in the Arkansas program's history.

She is also a 2025 World Championships vault bronze medalist and was part of the gold medal-winning team at the 2023 Worlds, and that experience, along with her scoring, has made her a major name in the transfer portal.

As interest grows, as per Gymnastics Now reports a few big NCAA gymnastics programs are seen as possible next options for Joscelyn Roberson. 

LSU Tigers

LSU has stayed among the top teams in NCAA gymnastics since its first national title win in 2024 with a 198.2250, and it backed that up again in 2026 with a runner-up finish at 198.0750, staying right in the title fight both seasons.

The program already has ties to World Champions Centre athletes like Amari Drayton and Zoe Miller joining the squad next season, and head coach Jay Clark has continued to add depth through the transfer portal. With LSU still chasing another title, a consistent scorer like Roberson would help their push.

Oklahoma Sooners

Roberson had already visited Oklahoma before she picked Arkansas, so that connection was there from the start.

Oklahoma won the 2025 and 2026 NCAA championships under head coach K.J. Kindler, who has been building that program for years. She wants routines that don't fall apart, and that's just how Roberson competes. She wouldn't need to adjust much, she already competes the way Oklahoma does. 

Georgia GymDogs 

Roberson could choose Georgia because she would step into a role where she’s actually needed from day one. The team is back in the top 10 after finishing 6th in 2026, but beam still gives them trouble and doesn’t hold up in key moments. Her 9.900+ scores on that event already line up with what they are missing, so she naturally fills that gap. 

It also gives her a clear place in a team that is already competitive, with names like Lily Smith and CaMarah Williams. Instead of blending into a settled system, she would be going into a spot where her routines can directly lift scores and help close tight meets.

UCLA Bruins 

For Roberson, UCLA stands out because there are clear ways she could step in and contribute right away. After Jordan Chiles’ graduation, the team loses a major floor presence, but they remain strong in that event, often finishing around 49.5+ when things go well. Her 9,900+ scoring on the floor matches that level and keeps her right in that range.

There is also an opening on the beam due to recent roster changes, which gives her a strong chance to step in and add scores. Roberson has trained under Cecile Canqueteau-Landi at the World Champions Centre, so she could feel comfortable at UCLA.

Michigan Wolverines 

Michigan is a wildcard for Roberson, especially since it was one of the programs she officially visited in high school before choosing Arkansas. The team won the NCAA championship in 2021 but has not returned to that level since, creating space for a top scorer to step in quickly. 

Roberson and Michigan's Kayli Boozer go back; they trained together at North East Texas Elite. Michigan puts a lot of weight on vault, and Roberson's vault is both difficult and reliable. On beam, she's been hitting 9.900+  not once in a while, but consistently. When meets are decided by tiny margins, that's exactly the kind of gymnast a team needs. 

From top teams to rebuilding ones, Roberson’s next move could change things wherever she goes. Now the question is, where will she end up next?

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Written by

Divyanshi Raj

Edited by

Kaamna Dwivedi