“After my setback in February this day has become even more fulfilling than I could ever imagine. I’m so proud to announce that I’m #ALLIN and committed to building Clemson Gymnastics legacy on a full athletic scholarship. I’m so excited to be a future tiger.” Those heartfelt words, shared on social media last year by a determined teenager, quickly caught the attention of the gymnastics world. Her announcement became a shining example of how Lancer students can chase their athletic dreams—even in sports that their school doesn’t offer. A highly-rated 5-star recruit, Simone Brown had chosen the Clemson Tigers and was preparing to join the team in 2026. But then…
Last year, she was overjoyed when she announced her commitment to the Clemson Tigers. She had weighed offers from several Power 5 schools before ultimately choosing Clemson for both her gymnastics journey and academic future. On social media, she expressed deep gratitude, writing, “I would like to thank the Clemson coaching staff for how much you believed in me. So a huge thank you. You guys have made me feel special throughout this whole process. I can’t wait to join Clemson gymnastics in 2026.” However, nine months later, Simone returned to social media with a very different update—one that no one saw coming.
On June 15, Simone Brown took to Instagram to announce a major update—she had officially committed to the Arkansas Razorbacks. In her post, she shared her excitement, writing, “BIG news! I’m a razorback! I’m so excited to say that I have committed to Arkansas,” while tagging head coach Jordyn Wieber and several others.
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