NCAA D1 Indoor ChampionshipsMar 7, 2015 by Meg Bellino
NCAA Preview: Men's/Women's 60m
NCAA Preview: Men's/Women's 60m
Remona Burchell, Alabama
Burchell is on fire this season and we don’t see this changing any time soon. She set the collegiate record at the SEC Indoor Championships, running 7.08. She also won the highly competitive Tyson and New Mexico Team Invitationals. The 2014 indoor and outdoor champion will repeat.
Trayvon Bromell, Baylor
The future of USA sprinting is insane, and Bromell is part of the reason why. In his freshman year in 2014, he took home the NCAA 100m title, after failing to advance to the finals in the indoor 60m championships. Now he’s on fire. He won the loaded Rod McCravy Memorial in 6.54, posted a 6.55 in the prelims of the Tyson Invite, and 6.57 in the prelims of the Big 12 Championships. His disappointing third-place in the conference surely had to be somewhat of a letdown, but we think it’s perfect fuel to Bromell’s fire.
The future of USA sprinting is insane, and Bromell is part of the reason why. In his freshman year in 2014, he took home the NCAA 100m title, after failing to advance to the finals in the indoor 60m championships. Now he’s on fire. He won the loaded Rod McCravy Memorial in 6.54, posted a 6.55 in the prelims of the Tyson Invite, and 6.57 in the prelims of the Big 12 Championships. His disappointing third-place in the conference surely had to be somewhat of a letdown, but we think it’s perfect fuel to Bromell’s fire.
Jasmine Todd/Jenna Prandini, Oregon
This Duck duo is Oregon's best hope for an NCAA title, whether in the 60m or long jump. Todd and Prandini went 1-2 at the MPSF Championships, with Prandini running 7.19 and Todd 7.20, both smashing the meet record. They also went 1-2, with Todd winning, at the Don Kirby Elite in 7.15, 7.17. Working together gives these two an edge over the competition.
Dezerea Bryant, Kentucky
Perhaps nobody will be gunning for it more than Kentucky’s Dezerea Bryant. The 2014 200m indoor champion and 60m runner-up, Bryant suffered an injury during outdoor season, missing the outdoor championships. She’s back in 2015, that’s for sure. Her 7.18 best has been matched twice this season, and she’ll be looking to avenge what was lost during outdoor.
John Teeters, Oklahoma State
Right at Bromell's heels will be Teeters of Oklahoma State. Teeters has improved dramatically in 2015, running 6.52 at the Tyson Invite for the No. 1 seed-time. His inexperience in championship meets may hurt him, like when he finished fourth at the Big 12 Championships. But that learning experience will guide him to big results in Fayetteville.
Jalen Miller, Ole Miss
One of the top freshman alongside Bromell in 2014, Miller is on fire in 2015. He has broken the 6.60 barrier seven different times this season, winning all four 60m races he has been entered in, including an SEC title. His consistency makes him dangerous in Fayetteville.
Kendal Williams, Florida State
Williams, the IAAF World Junior Champion for 100m (and 4x100m gold medalist, along with Bromell and Miller), won the ACC Championships in 6.56. He’s the fastest freshman in the NCAA and has improved leaps and bounds since his sixth-place at the Rod McCravy Memorial in January.
This Duck duo is Oregon's best hope for an NCAA title, whether in the 60m or long jump. Todd and Prandini went 1-2 at the MPSF Championships, with Prandini running 7.19 and Todd 7.20, both smashing the meet record. They also went 1-2, with Todd winning, at the Don Kirby Elite in 7.15, 7.17. Working together gives these two an edge over the competition.
Dezerea Bryant, Kentucky
Perhaps nobody will be gunning for it more than Kentucky’s Dezerea Bryant. The 2014 200m indoor champion and 60m runner-up, Bryant suffered an injury during outdoor season, missing the outdoor championships. She’s back in 2015, that’s for sure. Her 7.18 best has been matched twice this season, and she’ll be looking to avenge what was lost during outdoor.
John Teeters, Oklahoma State
Right at Bromell's heels will be Teeters of Oklahoma State. Teeters has improved dramatically in 2015, running 6.52 at the Tyson Invite for the No. 1 seed-time. His inexperience in championship meets may hurt him, like when he finished fourth at the Big 12 Championships. But that learning experience will guide him to big results in Fayetteville.
Jalen Miller, Ole Miss
One of the top freshman alongside Bromell in 2014, Miller is on fire in 2015. He has broken the 6.60 barrier seven different times this season, winning all four 60m races he has been entered in, including an SEC title. His consistency makes him dangerous in Fayetteville.
Kendal Williams, Florida State
Williams, the IAAF World Junior Champion for 100m (and 4x100m gold medalist, along with Bromell and Miller), won the ACC Championships in 6.56. He’s the fastest freshman in the NCAA and has improved leaps and bounds since his sixth-place at the Rod McCravy Memorial in January.
Morolake Akinoson, Texas
The Big 12 indoor 60m champ will be one to look out for in Fayetteville. Though coming in with the No. 7 time, Akinosun knows how to compete. At the ever-competitive Rod McCravy Invite, she won in 7.22, taking down seven eventual NCAA qualifiers in the process. She’s expected to produce big points for the Longhorns, and certainly knows how to do just that.
Senoj-Jay Givans, Texas
The Big 12 Champion shocked the NCAA when he beat Bromell and Teeters in the conference final, a race where Givans was projected to finish around fourth-place. His 6.59 win is his best mark in 2015, and if he has another race similar to the one in Ames, Iowa., Givans could bring home hardware for the Longhorns.
The Big 12 indoor 60m champ will be one to look out for in Fayetteville. Though coming in with the No. 7 time, Akinosun knows how to compete. At the ever-competitive Rod McCravy Invite, she won in 7.22, taking down seven eventual NCAA qualifiers in the process. She’s expected to produce big points for the Longhorns, and certainly knows how to do just that.
Senoj-Jay Givans, Texas
The Big 12 Champion shocked the NCAA when he beat Bromell and Teeters in the conference final, a race where Givans was projected to finish around fourth-place. His 6.59 win is his best mark in 2015, and if he has another race similar to the one in Ames, Iowa., Givans could bring home hardware for the Longhorns.