Most dominant wrestler by far in the NCAA. Also undefeated. Also just had the most impressive win maybe of all time. Beat TWO champions on his way to winning it. Beat an unbeatable Olympic Gold medalist. The stuff of legends
From Rock Harrison's Twitter:
Tonight's match order at 7:00:
Starocci/Keckeisen
Entry of @realDonaldTrump
125
133
141
149
157
165
174
197
Gable/Hendrickson
I noticed in DT's post-semis interview he was very reserved and almost dejected sounding when talking about the matches against Haines and Kerkvliet. First I thought he was just tired from a long day, but he perked up a lot when talking about Spratley's match (even before DC came in). I think it was hard on him emotionally to coach against Levi and Greg
125lbs: Ventresca v. Strickenberger
133lbs: Byrd v. Davis
141lbs: Mendez v. VomBaur
149lbs: Henson v. Williams
157lbs: Fish v. Chumbley
165lbs: Minto v. Barraclough
174lbs: KOT v. Wolak
184lbs: McEnelly v. Foca
197lbs: none are that exciting to me so I'll say AJ
285lbs: Steveson v. Schultzp
Basch had a tweet earlier that he didn't think it means anything that he's in the system as a student, but it appears he deleted that tweet without further comment, so maybe it does mean something?
He wasn't asked to choose. He brought it up on his own. He started to say "if" and changed it to "when he wins". I just think it's weird to pick publicly pick against your teammate like that especially when no one asked.
https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/13956610-the-best-seniors-at-the-2025-ncaas-who-have-yet-to-become-all-americans
Spey has a cool article discussing the guys in their final year who have never AA'd. A good list if you're looking for some guys to root for