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The No. 1 Penn State wrestling program has missed out on the nation’s top recruit.
It was Iowa, not the three-time defending national champion Nittany Lions, who earned a Tuesday night commitment from Bishop McCort High junior Bo Bassett, widely considered the nation’s top recruit in the 2026 class.
Bassett announced that he would be joining the Hawkeyes, his lifelong favorite program, during a presentation on FloWrestling after his team’s latest victory in the PIAA Class 2A Team Championships.
Bassett stars at 144 pounds for arguably the top high school wrestling program in the nation in Johnstown, Pa. He was pursued by more than 80 college programs and picked the No. 3 Iowa Hawkeyes over three other finalists: Penn State, Oklahoma State and Virginia Tech.
Bassett said that his life-long admiration for Iowa wrestling — the dynasty that PSU overcame with coach Cael Sanderson — led him.
Penn State head coach Cael Sanderson walks over to check on an injured Tyler Kasak on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, in State College, Pa. The Nittany Lions won 30-8.
“Maybe it wasn’t an easy decision, but it was the right decision,” Bassett said during his commitment live stream. “You get what you earn, so I’m excited to be a Hawk.
“I know I’m from Pennsylvania, but I’m excited to feel that Iowa love. I know if you’re from Iowa, you know Iowa wrestling. Pretty excited to come out in Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the first time and hopefully create a legacy that lasts forever.”
Bassett is teammates with Jax Forrest, the nation’s No. 2 recruit at 132 pounds, according to Flowrestling — and another top Penn State target. A third Top 20-ranked McCort junior, Sam Herring, has already committed to Penn State.
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Author : York Daily Record
Publish date : 2025-02-05 02:00:00
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