Oh, I'm well aware of the NATIONAL team. My training partner and roommate was on the national team for 10+ years. (but no world teams) You said WORLD TEAM and this thread (that I started) is about the World Team (not national team).
The more you know...
I've seen PSU fans on multiple forums now claiming that their #2 and #3 guys are "world teamers." First off, this is just plain wrong. Secondly, it seems very revisionist on their parts, maybe even a little defeatist?
The worLd team is just the #1 guy; that wrestler made the team that goes to "worlds." He is the only guy to make the "world team."
Why would the world team be top 3? Is third place the NCAA champ?
I think he's a medal threat. I wouldn't be surprised with 2nd or 3rd. I'd love to see a 1st. Not saying it is impossible, but he definitely needs to clean stuff up. Thankfully Zare won't be going into low level shots!
He seems to go to X very quickly.
My guess is that if he can go to X that quickly and be recalcitrant, he could probably avoid embarrassment in the first place. Maybe even graduate high school in 6 years?
We have a ton of heavyweights who have proven they are good enough to win age group medals. Hilger isn't one. I'm nervous about Wyatt's baseline defense.