Before entering the NCAA Gymnastics Regional, UCLA sophomore Selena Harris served up to be one of the best baits for the final performance. Just several days ago, the gymnast received her Pac-12 Gymnast of the Year title. The reason for such a monumental achievement was her average point of 39.643 in the all-around this gymnastic season. Moreover, such an above-average came riding on her eight all-around victories this season.
In terms of perfect tens, Selena Harris holds four in her bag. Eventually, the Las Vegas native initiated her run in the same way. But a few things could not go as per Selena’s expectations. Amid this, one post-match incident made UCLA fans start to speculate if they were set to lose Harris.
Selena Harris’ silent words create larger ripples
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Last night, Selena Harris unfurled her stellar performance on the floor exercise in rotation one. Her 9.875 gave an early edge to UCLA against opponents like Denver and Arizona State. However, the third-place finish did not prove to be digestible for the gymnast, as soon she found to be sobbing profusely. However, the post-game movements expressed a different fiasco where Selena Harris liked those tweets that either claimed about the dismal culture of UCLA or the situation being Selena Harris, ending in the losing camp, despite giving hearty performances. This led to another speculation in the fans’ discussion. It was about her transfer scenario from the UCLA gymnastics squad.
I love UCLA, but Jesus why are we always the most under prepared team. UCLA is too talented for this to keep happening. It’s not a matter of lack of talent. I can’t imagine how frustrating it is to be Selena Harris.
— KD (@thatguyismyhero) April 5, 2024
After noticing Selena Harris liking those criticizing tweets, a fan handle, leah wrote on x, “I thought people were being dramatic talking about SH potential transfer but likeeeeee”
I thought people were being dramatic talking about SH potential transfer but likeeeeee pic.twitter.com/eErWB4EOTL
— leah (@leahsgymtwit) April 6, 2024
Soon, the discussion extended further. The speculation was all about her chance of leaving UCLA in search of a better gymnastic destination. Several tweets came after that, contributing more fuel to the ongoing discussion.
The transfer question receives strong backing
In that take, the X-handle, bru-wins claimed:
everyone hates me for saying this but selena transfer incoming
— bru-wins 🍉 (@gym_ucla) April 5, 2024
The discussion elevated as several more tweets reigned in. One such came from m| dicello ogm truther. The handle said:
100% agree girlie is going to the sec and not looking back and I respect it https://t.co/PXLWY2rjiV
— m| dicello ogm truther (@sharpwinlove23) April 5, 2024
Meanwhile, UCLA’s name also sneaked into the moment as several argued the performance pressure in it crumbled Selena Harris. On that estimate, KONNOR BEAM NCAA CHAMP ERA argued:
If Selena actually transfers I’ll be shocked bc I thought she loved UCLA down but obviously her carrying the team off her back this year must have done something to her
— KONNOR BEAM NCAA CHAMP ERA💜💛 (@simoneismommy) April 6, 2024
The X-handle of cranberrycurd expressed:
I'd be very sad if Selena transfers because next year is the first year that I think UCLA would actually be able to be less dependent on her and more stable top to bottom of the lineup
— 💫 (@cranberrycurd) April 6, 2024
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Either way, the situation holds a losing end for UCLA. Realizing that part, the X-handle, Keke conceded:
Season just ended for UCLA and already the Selena transfer stuff, sigh.
— Keke (@Keke1014) April 6, 2024
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With such high-stakes speculation in the air, it remains to be seen which way the matter moves in the coming days. What is your take on this? Let us know in the comments!
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