NCAA DI Rankings Updated (12/24/2024)

As you might expect, there were plenty of changes after a week that included a ton of duals. There are currently no wrestlers in the rankings who have not competed during the 2024-25 season. Missouri’s Rocky Elam was removed from the 197 lb ranking - which led to Mizzou taking a big tumble in the team tournament rankings. As always, once he returns he’ll be inserted in a fair position. 

You probably noticed that Yonger Bastida wrestled in one of Iowa State’s three duals at the Collegiate Duals. We still have Daniel Herrera in the rankings for the Cyclones as Bastida’s long-term status is still unclear. 

Speaking of the Cyclones, we expect Anthony Echemendia to drop to 141 and Paniro Johnson to 149. Once they actually get down and compete, they’ll be ranked at those weights. 

I had a question a few weeks ago about Richie Figueroa vs. Troy Spratley for the #2 spot at 125 lbs. Figueroa has only competed in three matches - but has the 2024 national title. Spratley finally jumps over Figueroa after his win over Eddie Ventresca. With that win, Spratley has 2024-25 wins over the wrestlers ranked in the #4-#7 slots. 

Oh yeah, by the way, Keegan O’Toole won the super match with Levi Haines and solidified his standing as #1 at 174 lbs. 

Penn State had Braeden Davis and Josh Barr move into the top-five at their respective weights. The Nittany Lions have top-five wrestlers at nine of ten weights. 

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