Hey! Love the content Braie. One thing I find interesting is youre experience coaching! You do have a good gymnastics perspective to make these teams, so it's interesting to hear your perspective
Definitely my top 5. I think where people are not factoring in, is that Jade is Olympic floor champion. It isn’t all about raw scores. I think that’s where this uses small sample size.
Now that there have been so many injuries, my new team is, Simone, Jordan, Jade, Suni & I'm concerned about the last spot but Hezly, strictly because they need her for bars & beam. I would like to see Leanne make it but I'm concerned.
Simone, Shi, Jade, Suni and Jordan. I think where people are not factoring in, is that Jade is Olympic floor champion. It isn’t all about raw scores. I think that’s where this uses a small sample size.
@@Ayybraiebraie Suni doesn't need to have 4 strong apparatuses. In a very odd way, only Biles need to have 4 strong apparatuses. She IS THE GOAT for a reason. She could easily do it & it with more levels of difficulty than any other gymnast on earth... Biles, for example, is NOT going to win every apparatus; but her AVERAGE SCORE (due to her average skills) in every apparatus is such that if she doesn't fall TWICE over, on any one (or falling once on more than one apparatus), Biles could still wrack up enough numbers to win the AA Gold, if her other 3 events are done, say, in the 98 percentile... something that, again, no other gymnast could do (not Skye or Sunni or Nemour or Qiu Qiyuan et al)... Anyway, Suni has already proven --- in the last Olympic trials (a WIN she did that dove tail, later, to her winning the AA Gold in the same Olympics) and in prior nationals and international events ---- that if she's stuck in all of her apparatuses and Biles has one or 2 mishaps, Suni COULD take lead. Of course, times and health issues have come in between, the last 2-3 years.... for Suni, that is... so, we'd see how physically healthy she is, to see if she could actually perform at least at the level of the last Olympics... Suni is the current Olympic defending champ FOR a reason: after Biles, ON AVERAGE, Suni is the best in the world.... over 5 times out of 10, when all major players come to play...
@@Ayybraiebraie If she can still do the double full without falling, her bar and beams can put her a solid second, her bar is now a 6.4 difficulty so she can score in the 14.8-15 range and her beam as well can be in this area, please also note that on the podium training she improved her floor difficulty as well I agree that vault is her weakest event for sure though
@@Ayybraiebraie I rewinded it and rewinded it, the footage I watched must have just cut it. I was watching on Peacock. The rewind function isn't the best on that app so maybe I kept missing it when going back and forth?
Alicia already stated publicly that it isn't about AA scores, they want AA potential and individual medal potential. Kayla doesn't fit that bill. She gets outclassed by two other US gymnasts on every event. Kayla is basically the Grace of this quad. Not really needed at all.
@@Ayybraiebraie again, they publicly stated that they're looking for medal potential. Jade has that on 2 events. Kayla has that on ZERO events. Jade helps more than Kayla on the key events. And Grace shouldn't have made the team 🤷🏻♀️ she added basically nothing.
Thank you for you insights, overall agree except for the line ups of bars I would definitely use Suni over Sky in the 3 ups 3 counts because she is increasing her difficulty and I feel like she's much more reliable on this event she is georgous and has not a lot of deduction
fair! I had her replacing sky as well, possibly but not for certain on that point but now she will definitely probably be in bar lineup as skies unfortunately injured
@@Ayybraiebraie Yes now the decision is easier but when I wrote the comment I did not know that Skie was injured :( I would still have used Suni for bars in the 3 up 3 counts, anyway thanks again for the content your vidéo is great and well thought
True! that’s why it’s so hard to say until we see what happens at trials! Because Jade is looking really good and podium training this week! I think the fifth spot is going to be a battle between Jade and Kayla, but I think Simone, Shelli, Suni and Jordan are in since sky unfortunately is injured
Braie, you have limited your vision to one competition, the team selection committee are looking at also Classic, past Worlds results as well and what trajectory the athlete is going in= have they already peaked or are they improving???!!!!! I have never seen Skye on the team because of her balking at past Worlds...I have seen Simone, suni, Shi (health permitting) Jordan and either Kayla or Jade, depending upon how they perform and upgrades....I will never rule out Hezly or Leanna, depending upon how they perform and certainly never forget Tiana!!!
I feel like it’s going to be 1- SIMONE BILES 2- SHILESE JONES 3- SUNISA LEE 4- JORDAN CHILES 5- LEANNE WONG I put Leanne over Kayla because of track record. She beat Kayla at 2021 worlds. And also made the team over her at worlds last year. She just is more reliable and has more experience at international competitions
@@stefaniestoler5068 Kayla fell on bars in all around final at worlds 2021. And also fell 2 time at championship last month…also fell at world trials 2 times last year. And also only won winter cup cuz no other big names were there. Yeah Leanne had fallen too but you have to look at the bigger picture. Personally I would rather have Someone on my team that has been to world and Olympics no Leanne hasn’t been to the Olympics but she has went to EVEY worlds since 2020 Olympics… Kayla only went to 1 and FLOPPED
My team is: Simone Biles- (obvious lock) Sunisa Lee- (Great AA and USA needs her bars and beam) Jade Carey- (If she does her Amanar, then USA needs it, strong floor) Jordan Chiles- (Solid AA, can be used for anything in TF) Hezly Rivera- (Another solid AA, great bars and beam which can be used in TF) My only concern is Hezly Rivera as her beam can be a little bit shaky but if she hits her bars and beam then she is on my team!!
My wish list team is: Biles, Jones- depending on her endurance and health, Suni Lee, Kayla Dicello, and Jordan or possibly Jade Carey. Kayla has been spot on all season and her level of difficulty is right up there all she has to do is hit all her routines well and it would be hard to not to offer her a spot she has earned
I think so? But she’s never technically competed at the Olympics, I think that was where my thought process was so I’m sorry if there was miscommunication there!
My team last week would have been: 1.) Simone Biles 2.) Skye Blakely 3.)Shilese Jones 4.) Suni Lee 5.) Jade Carey Alt 1) Jordan Chiles Alt 2) Kayla DiCello I feel so bad for Skye! She was killing it and to get hurt so close to the Olympics. Now I’m just going to have to see how they all perform tonight. I have no idea with Skye being out because of an Achilles injury. Shilese… I’m so worried her injury to her shoulder might put her out too… but I really hope not! I hope she absolutely kills it tonight and Sunday! 😬
Listen. NBC needs to hire you for commentary and analysis! I love your videos! I pretty much agree with what you predicted, but it all depends on if 1). Skye is healthy 2). Suni is healthy and confident 3). Shilese's shoulder is good 4). Jordan is consistent and 5). Kayla hits 8 for 8. I honestly don't envy the selection committee, but I know they'll do what's right for the team, our country and our beloved gymnasts. Also, please ignore any negative commentary you may get on your videos. Enough of us love you to counter all that negative stuff.
Thank you so much for your kind words! Yes you’re right! I think some people just comment stuff to comment, but I respect their right to comment and speak as much as it may be unproductive and rude at times lol. But oh well. I tried my best selection and I know some people don’t agree with the way I went about it, but that’s OK and that’s probably the reason why I’m not on the selection committee.😂😂 i’m also not to be on the committee so that’s fair. But I think just watching over the ears and knowing these athletes and seeing the numbers, I feel confident that the team will consist of Simone, Shilese, Suni,Jordan. Now that Scott is unfortunately injured, I’m not sure if that fifth spot will go to Jade or Kayla! Of course Leanne is always in that conversation, but I do think Jade and Kayla would be considered before her due to their specialties being a little bit stronger. But again it’s not over or selected until it’s over so anything can happen!
@@Ayybraiebraie Most predictions are based on biases and perceptions though but some are more REALISTICALLY align that others and yours are DEFINITELY realistic. With Skye out of the picture though, the team line up is even more uncertain except for Simone really providing she remains injury free and healthy.
@@aliciamcdonald7105 Some clearly want their fave on as a specialist without any real mining to earn a team medal. The committee will be looking for both. I never had committed to Skye unless she sustained her nats performance and do so with confidence not shock/awe that she landed her skills which is something (maybe just me) she tends to display. Simone scratched the team final/AA in Tokyo but still left with a team silver and indiv. bronze, the US still brought home medals on apps/events, and it allowed more oppty for other gymnasts to get a chance as subs/get medals. A silver medal isn't bad. In the words of Mihai Brestyan, "a medal is a medal". The medal count should never be sacrificed just to get a team gold.
All of these injuries are make me ill, these poor girls. I still think Jade is a strong pick, one of the few who could also get an individual medal. If Shi can't go thinking Simone, Jade, Jordan, Suni, Lianne.
Just was thinking more for people that could replace the people if we need to! Jade‘s good on bars, but not the strongest at beam so I was trying to find someone that could be strong on bars and being too if we need it!
I am NOT a Gymnastics expert, but this girl by name Trinity Thomas should have been part of the Us Team. She is just a delight to watch. And he landings are just out of this world on all the 4 categories. She was getting Perfect 10s with the Florida Gators. I think she lands even better than Simone Biles, My opinion
@@charleshagebusch705 Absolutely do not agree. Kayla has been the most consistent gymnast all season and Leann has fallen several times. She is beautiful to watch when she is on- but she has not been as reliable as Kayla.
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Hey! Love the content Braie. One thing I find interesting is youre experience coaching! You do have a good gymnastics perspective to make these teams, so it's interesting to hear your perspective
Thank you!
With or without Skye injury I always thought/ think the 5 are Simone, Suni, Shilesse, Jade & Jordan
Definently. If Skye did not or does not have a bomb Trials, she does not make the team. These are my top five.
Definitely my top 5. I think where people are not factoring in, is that Jade is Olympic floor champion. It isn’t all about raw scores. I think that’s where this uses small sample size.
Skye pushed passed Jordan with her Cheng.
It's too late. Skye injured 😩 Jade's Amanar can be her 1st vault. Leanne's Cheng may be the next game changer if it's not 1 arm.
Make Jordan an alternate if for nothing else, she brings the team morale....Jordan is a breath of fresh air🎉
Now that there have been so many injuries, my new team is, Simone, Jordan, Jade, Suni & I'm concerned about the last spot but Hezly, strictly because they need her for bars & beam. I would like to see Leanne make it but I'm concerned.
Simone, Shi, Jade, Suni and Jordan. I think where people are not factoring in, is that Jade is Olympic floor champion. It isn’t all about raw scores. I think that’s where this uses a small sample size.
Love it, Braie! 😇❤
I also believe that Suni is still in the runing to be the 2nd all arounder after Simone
She is indeed. She's anxious because she's home, according to her coach. I hope it isn't more.
Idk if her vault is strong enough?
@@Ayybraiebraie Suni doesn't need to have 4 strong apparatuses.
In a very odd way, only Biles need to have 4 strong apparatuses. She IS THE GOAT for a reason. She could easily do it & it with more levels of difficulty than any other gymnast on earth...
Biles, for example, is NOT going to win every apparatus; but her AVERAGE SCORE (due to her average skills) in every apparatus is such that if she doesn't fall TWICE over, on any one (or falling once on more than one apparatus), Biles could still wrack up enough numbers to win the AA Gold, if her other 3 events are done, say, in the 98 percentile... something that, again, no other gymnast could do (not Skye or Sunni or Nemour or Qiu Qiyuan et al)...
Anyway, Suni has already proven --- in the last Olympic trials (a WIN she did that dove tail, later, to her winning the AA Gold in the same Olympics) and in prior nationals and international events ---- that if she's stuck in all of her apparatuses and Biles has one or 2 mishaps, Suni COULD take lead.
Of course, times and health issues have come in between, the last 2-3 years.... for Suni, that is... so, we'd see how physically healthy she is, to see if she could actually perform at least at the level of the last Olympics... Suni is the current Olympic defending champ FOR a reason: after Biles, ON AVERAGE, Suni is the best in the world.... over 5 times out of 10, when all major players come to play...
@@Ayybraiebraie If she can still do the double full without falling, her bar and beams can put her a solid second, her bar is now a 6.4 difficulty so she can score in the 14.8-15 range and her beam as well can be in this area, please also note that on the podium training she improved her floor difficulty as well
I agree that vault is her weakest event for sure though
Especially if Shi isn't going to be able to - I am already in tears over Skye and Kayla ...but not Shilese now too 😭😭😭
Thanks for posting. We want them all to make it, but that's the game. They just can't. So sorry for Skye, but it leaves the field wide open.
Braie, that was my choice too until I heard of the news about Skye. I don't know the update, but seems like she's going to need time.
Wait did Jade only do one vault on night one? Is she not trying to go for a vault final? Or did the footage I watched just cut out her 2nd vault?
She did 2 right?? Amanar and Cheng??
@@Ayybraiebraie I rewinded it and rewinded it, the footage I watched must have just cut it. I was watching on Peacock. The rewind function isn't the best on that app so maybe I kept missing it when going back and forth?
Alicia already stated publicly that it isn't about AA scores, they want AA potential and individual medal potential. Kayla doesn't fit that bill. She gets outclassed by two other US gymnasts on every event. Kayla is basically the Grace of this quad. Not really needed at all.
But Grace made the team? Kayla is all around potential, Jade isn’t as much so. I think it’ll be between her and Jade on that last spot.
@@Ayybraiebraie again, they publicly stated that they're looking for medal potential. Jade has that on 2 events. Kayla has that on ZERO events. Jade helps more than Kayla on the key events. And Grace shouldn't have made the team 🤷🏻♀️ she added basically nothing.
@@AyybraiebraieIt ended up being a mistake.
@@omglauraelizabethJade over Kayla all day. Leaving Jade off the team ended up being a mistake at 2023 worlds. Jade can medal in two event finals.
Thank you for you insights, overall agree except for the line ups of bars I would definitely use Suni over Sky in the 3 ups 3 counts because she is increasing her difficulty and I feel like she's much more reliable on this event she is georgous and has not a lot of deduction
fair! I had her replacing sky as well, possibly but not for certain on that point but now she will definitely probably be in bar lineup as skies unfortunately injured
@@Ayybraiebraie Yes now the decision is easier but when I wrote the comment I did not know that Skie was injured :( I would still have used Suni for bars in the 3 up 3 counts, anyway thanks again for the content your vidéo is great and well thought
Thanks!
Also, isn't Suni practicing new, upgraded skill on bars? That could also move her up the list.
True! that’s why it’s so hard to say until we see what happens at trials! Because Jade is looking really good and podium training this week! I think the fifth spot is going to be a battle between Jade and Kayla, but I think Simone, Shelli, Suni and Jordan are in since sky unfortunately is injured
Braie, you have limited your vision to one competition, the team selection committee are looking at also Classic, past Worlds results as well and what trajectory the athlete is going in= have they already peaked or are they improving???!!!!! I have never seen Skye on the team because of her balking at past Worlds...I have seen Simone, suni, Shi (health permitting) Jordan and either Kayla or Jade, depending upon how they perform and upgrades....I will never rule out Hezly or Leanna, depending upon how they perform and certainly never forget Tiana!!!
Sky was also injured in the past yes? And for they are taking a lot into consideration!
I feel like it’s going to be
1- SIMONE BILES
2- SHILESE JONES
3- SUNISA LEE
4- JORDAN CHILES
5- LEANNE WONG
I put Leanne over Kayla because of track record. She beat Kayla at 2021 worlds. And also made the team over her at worlds last year. She just is more reliable and has more experience at international competitions
Yeah but in crunch time Leann has faltered. She has fallen several times on beam and bars.
@@stefaniestoler5068 Kayla fell on bars in all around final at worlds 2021. And also fell 2 time at championship last month…also fell at world trials 2 times last year. And also only won winter cup cuz no other big names were there. Yeah Leanne had fallen too but you have to look at the bigger picture. Personally I would rather have Someone on my team that has been to world and Olympics no Leanne hasn’t been to the Olympics but she has went to EVEY worlds since 2020 Olympics… Kayla only went to 1 and FLOPPED
My team is:
Simone Biles- (obvious lock)
Sunisa Lee- (Great AA and USA needs her bars and beam)
Jade Carey- (If she does her Amanar, then USA needs it, strong floor)
Jordan Chiles- (Solid AA, can be used for anything in TF)
Hezly Rivera- (Another solid AA, great bars and beam which can be used in TF)
My only concern is Hezly Rivera as her beam can be a little bit shaky but if she hits her bars and beam then she is on my team!!
With the Injury to Sky, how does this change your team?
I show that at the end!
My wish list team is: Biles, Jones- depending on her endurance and health, Suni Lee, Kayla Dicello, and Jordan or possibly Jade Carey. Kayla has been spot on all season and her level of difficulty is right up there all she has to do is hit all her routines well and it would be hard to not to offer her a spot she has earned
Soooo..... More updates?
Now I’ve got Simone, Suni, Jade, Jordan, and either Leanne or Tianna
Wasn't Kayla an alternate in Tokyo? Or am I misremembering?
I think so? But she’s never technically competed at the Olympics, I think that was where my thought process was so I’m sorry if there was miscommunication there!
Yes, she and Leanne.
My team last week would have been:
1.) Simone Biles
2.) Skye Blakely
3.)Shilese Jones
4.) Suni Lee
5.) Jade Carey
Alt 1) Jordan Chiles
Alt 2) Kayla DiCello
I feel so bad for Skye! She was killing it and to get hurt so close to the Olympics.
Now I’m just going to have to see how they all perform tonight. I have no idea with Skye being out because of an Achilles injury. Shilese… I’m so worried her injury to her shoulder might put her out too… but I really hope not! I hope she absolutely kills it tonight and Sunday! 😬
Listen. NBC needs to hire you for commentary and analysis! I love your videos! I pretty much agree with what you predicted, but it all depends on if 1). Skye is healthy 2). Suni is healthy and confident 3). Shilese's shoulder is good 4). Jordan is consistent and 5). Kayla hits 8 for 8. I honestly don't envy the selection committee, but I know they'll do what's right for the team, our country and our beloved gymnasts. Also, please ignore any negative commentary you may get on your videos. Enough of us love you to counter all that negative stuff.
Thank you so much for your kind words! Yes you’re right! I think some people just comment stuff to comment, but I respect their right to comment and speak as much as it may be unproductive and rude at times lol. But oh well. I tried my best selection and I know some people don’t agree with the way I went about it, but that’s OK and that’s probably the reason why I’m not on the selection committee.😂😂 i’m also not to be on the committee so that’s fair. But I think just watching over the ears and knowing these athletes and seeing the numbers, I feel confident that the team will consist of Simone, Shilese, Suni,Jordan. Now that Scott is unfortunately injured, I’m not sure if that fifth spot will go to Jade or Kayla! Of course Leanne is always in that conversation, but I do think Jade and Kayla would be considered before her due to their specialties being a little bit stronger. But again it’s not over or selected until it’s over so anything can happen!
there is very little this selection team could do to make me groan, I'm confident they'll do what needs to be done and justify it
Everyone has opinions based on their biases and perceptions. Yours are valid as anyone else's. Does that mean I agree? No.
Ok👍🏼
@@Ayybraiebraie Most predictions are based on biases and perceptions though but some are more REALISTICALLY align that others and yours are DEFINITELY realistic. With Skye out of the picture though, the team line up is even more uncertain except for Simone really providing she remains injury free and healthy.
@@aliciamcdonald7105 Some clearly want their fave on as a specialist without any real mining to earn a team medal. The committee will be looking for both. I never had committed to Skye unless she sustained her nats performance and do so with confidence not shock/awe that she landed her skills which is something (maybe just me) she tends to display.
Simone scratched the team final/AA in Tokyo but still left with a team silver and indiv. bronze, the US still brought home medals on apps/events, and it allowed more oppty for other gymnasts to get a chance as subs/get medals. A silver medal isn't bad. In the words of Mihai Brestyan, "a medal is a medal". The medal count should never be sacrificed just to get a team gold.
@@creating1_c1999 Well I believe if you go for the highest scoring team you can accomplish both if the judges were to score the gymnasts fairly.
@@aliciamcdonald7105 AGREE!
Since poor Skye got hurt and it looks more certain Jordan could make the team, who could be the fourth alternate???
Josclyn?
I think Jade is taking Skye’s spot now.. unless Leanne’s Cheng is better 🤞🏻
All reports say that LeeAnn's Cheng is awful. One armed, actually. Which makes it not worthwhile to do.
Skype is injured
I know, this video was made before she was injured.
All of these injuries are make me ill, these poor girls. I still think Jade is a strong pick, one of the few who could also get an individual medal. If Shi can't go thinking Simone, Jade, Jordan, Suni, Lianne.
I agree
I disagree with Kayla over Jade… Jade hasn’t finished upgrading 2 floor passes. Don’t need Jade or Kayla for Bars? You got Suni Simone and Shilese
Just was thinking more for people that could replace the people if we need to! Jade‘s good on bars, but not the strongest at beam so I was trying to find someone that could be strong on bars and being too if we need it!
I am NOT a Gymnastics expert, but this girl by name Trinity Thomas should have been part of the Us Team. She is just a delight to watch. And he landings are just out of this world on all the 4 categories. She was getting Perfect 10s with the Florida Gators. I think she lands even better than Simone Biles, My opinion
Trinity had an injury at the last competition. Is she competing at Olympic trials?
She doesn’t have the routines to make the team unfortunately. She is beautiful and was great in ncaa but it’s not the same as elite.
I don’t think she qualified to trials.
I'd be glad to present a comparison of skills, what sport are you familiar with?
Kayla is pushed and overrated imo.
I feel like Skye and Kayla get in their heads a lot.
Absolutely and that’s why Leanne is way more reliable than Kayla… they will see at trials…
@@charleshagebusch705 Absolutely do not agree. Kayla has been the most consistent gymnast all season and Leann has fallen several times. She is beautiful to watch when she is on- but she has not been as reliable as Kayla.
She’s not over rated. She placed 3rd at champs
@@Ayybraiebraie she would have placed 4th… and not only that but she only placed 3rd with others having several falls