If there is one name that has had a vice grip on the high school wrestling scene, then it is Bo Bassett. His unbeaten streak of 111 matches has made him the talk of the town. So did his months long decision on choosing his university wrestling program. But since the fans have come to know that the youngster will be going to Iowa now, the question is, what is he planning? Well, Bassett might have the answer to that. The wrestling prodigy took time to let his fans know what was next for him. So, what did he say?
Well, while the days of competing for the Crushers might be over for the Bishop McCort grappler, he is not one to slack off. Instead, just after taking a short break from his tough routines, he is back to the grind. He even took to Instagram to share the snippets of his latest training session with followers. And man, do we have to tell you, even the breakfast screams training 101. So what did the high schooler have?
Well, Bassett posted a picture of protein granola with a bowl of milk. He captioned the post saying that it was the best breakfast an athlete can have in order to keep themselves healthy and energetic for the rest of the day. However, Bassett’s day starts way before he has his first proper breakfast. Bo Bassett gave a snap of his digital clock. With the time reading 4:55 AM, Bassett is sure to start his day early.
Surely, echoing his iron-clad mindset and his zeal to succeed, Bassett captioned his story, “Champions don’t do extraordinary things. They do ordinary things better than everyone else. #MachineGunMindset” Truly, this was quite inspiring from Bassett. Waking up earlier will give him a lot more time to train and hone his skills for the challenging years coming up.
But he need not worry too much. Bo Bassett’s record speaks for itself. Taking a look at the wrestlers with the highest wins for Bishop McCort will reveal a scintillating story. While there have been quite a few good wrestlers, Bassett has been dominating them in every department. With the number of wins in 2025 at 52, Bassett is surely the next big thing to watch in the NCAA.
Now then, his entry into the NCAA circuit has also been quite a story. Making a list of all the top programs, Bassett decided to cancel each of them one by one. As the time began to near, the element of tension started to rise significantly. However, in one of the most exciting announcements, Bo Bassett revealed what would be his home in the NCAA from now on.
Bo Bassett’s long quest to search for college finally ended with a commitment to Iowa
Bo Bassett’s recruiting journey was anything but simple. But after nearly nine months of intense deliberation, the top wrestling prospect finally landed at Iowa in February 2025. The decision didn’t come easily for the 2021 U17 World Champion, who took his time weighing every detail before committing to the Hawkeyes. Bassett’s path to Iowa was marked by careful consideration and strategic visits.
He explored top-tier programs, narrowing his list down step-by-step while maintaining strong relationships with coaches and teams along the way. From Penn State to Oklahoma State and even Virginia Tech, Bo left no stone unturned. Each visit and meeting with coaches helped him sharpen his focus on what he truly wanted in a program. And now it’s pretty evident to the world that Iowa indeed checked all the boxes for Bo.
The final decision came shortly after his high school team, Bishop McCort, secured its first dual meet win in the PIAA Team Championships. It was a fitting backdrop for a momentous choice. Bo’s commitment to Iowa reflects not just his confidence in the program’s wrestling legacy, but also the trust he’s built with the coaching staff and the vision they’ve laid out for his future.
Now that the decision is made, the real work begins. Bassett’s talent and drive have already made him a standout in the wrestling world. But joining Iowa sets the stage for his next big chapter. The chapter where both opportunities and expectations will be higher for the young phenom.
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