Did Iowa recruit Hamiti who is at 165 for Wisconsin? If so we’re we (Iowa) close to landing him? He looks really impressive.
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Gomez looks great at 149 for Wisky as well. Gonna give Sasso all he wants. ISU has to be regretting him leaving (cue Mitch😉).
He had us on the transfer interest list as well. We might be regretting too.
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The answer is a resounding NO. He has looked really good, there is no doubt. However, he really hasn’t wrestled anyone that would win more than a match at NCAA’s, if that: https://www.wrestlestat.com/wrestler/62894/hamiti-dean/profile
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He also seems to be overpowering those guys , I don’t see him doing that to the top five or six guys.
teching conigliaro is a legit win. he had just beaten returning finalist wentzel in the semis. other than that, a pretty weak schedule.
Sounds like a good win, but Wentzel does not seem to be wrestling like he was last year.
We will know more about Hamiti after Friday when Wisconsin visits big ten power-house Maryland.
I don’t see that at all - looks like good technique/leverage - guy looks small for 65
Noted!
ISU is a mess. Their best 165 transferred to Wartburg for better coaching.
Think about that.
Yeah I actually agree, I just stated it wrong. He is able to use tech/leverage to overpower these guys and I don’t see that happening with the top guys, Time will tell. This guy is dangerous for sure and most likely will have some big wins this season. Need to see more matches.
He pinned Hartman who got 6th last year and won 2 matches at NCAA's in 2019, and pinned Olejnik who was R16 last year.
He can't be very good because he is from the middle school class (2A) in Illinois. You have to be from the biggest class (3A), just like in Iowa to have any future in D1. 
Alex Thomsen at Nebby kinda reinforces that argument.He can't be very good because he is from the middle school class (2A) in Illinois. You have to be from the biggest class (3A), just like in Iowa to have any future in D1.
Tho I know you are being sarcastic.
Total mess. Only ranked 6th in the nation for dual teams. Train wreck in Ames.
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Now on to Gomez, and Mitch knows this too, but Gomez couldn't get cleared to compete at ISU, or Iowa, or basically any team that has any integrity or concern for the kids health.
Thus it was a perfect fit for Bono.
Awesome kid who got some terrible advice and I pray for his long term health and we don't see a tragedy on the mat this year.
I know we are commenting on some sarcasm, but don't forget Thomsen (1A) and Teske (3A) split matches their senior year. I would say this has more to do with Manning & the Nebraska staff not being able to properly develop Mr. Thomsen.
ISU @ 6th is more a testament to the lack of quality opponents in their dual schedule.Total mess. Only ranked 6th in the nation for dual teams. Train wreck in Ames.
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Now on to Gomez, and Mitch knows this too, but Gomez couldn't get cleared to compete at ISU, or Iowa, or basically any team that has any integrity or concern for the kids health.
Thus it was a perfect fit for Bono.
Awesome kid who got some terrible advice and I pray for his long term health and we don't see a tragedy on the mat this year.
If I made the effort, I could likely find at least 5-6 teams ranked behind them that would beat ISU right now.
The Gophers, for one, and it pains me to say that.
Edit...ok, I looked...ASU, tOSU, Minny, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Missouri would all beat ISU in my opinion.
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I didn't say in the past, I meant this upcoming season. All credit to Hartman for being an AA, but he literally had the dream draw of all possible draws to take 6th. He beat 28th seed Rodrick Mosley of GW 8-6, 21st seed Peyton Hall 6-0 and won by Medical Forfeit over Mekhi Lewis to make the semis. He would then lose to Griffith, O'Toole and Smith. If he wins more than 2 matches at NCAA's this season I will eat my shorts!
One of Olejnik's wins was over the 33 seed and the other was over Braunagel, who was a walking zombie by that point. Braunagel had to wrestle back to take 9th at B1G's to even qualify.
Nitpicking aside, the point was we have yet to see how he does against Wick, O'Toole, Griffith, Kharchla, Marinelli, Wittlake, Valencia or Ramirez. Hell, even Berge, Amine or Wentzel would be a good gauge. Hamiti may very well prove to be that good, I am just leery to put him there when there are all these proven guys he has yet to wrestle...
During his high school career Hamiti wrestled for Joliet Catholic Academy. I first saw him at an early season tournament during his freshman year. Watched him win some early round bouts against average opponents, and assessed he was just an average high school freshman wrestler. True story, this kid looked like he should be in biology-chemistry class. Any place but a wrestling mat. Hamiti really had an unimposing appearance; a very slight body type, and scholarly glasses. Hamiti won that tournament against a series of quality opponents. Appearances can be deceptive.
Hamiti a three time state champion (Illinois) and could/should have been four time champion, but no state tournament his senior year (COVID). Hamiti is tough. He has competed during the off-season against quality opponents. His resume is valid.
Hamiti a three time state champion (Illinois) and could/should have been four time champion, but no state tournament his senior year (COVID). Hamiti is tough. He has competed during the off-season against quality opponents. His resume is valid.
It's true that Hamiti hasn't wrestled the toughest of schedules, but he's a true freshman and - regardless how he finishes this year i'm sure most any program would love to have him. he's bonused in 14 of 16 matches.
I had him as the #6 prospect coming out last year.
I had him as the #6 prospect coming out last year.
| 1 | Paddy Gallagher |
| 2 | Alex Facundo |
| 3 | Richie Figueroa |
| 4 | Drake Ayala |
| 5 | Shayne Van Ness |
| 6 | Dean Hamiti |
| 7 | Lenny Pinto |
| 8 | Chance Lamer |
| 9 | Alejandro Herrera |
| 10 | Dean Peterson |
| 11 | Carter Young |
| 12 | Joel Vandervere |
| 13 | Cael Valencia |
| 14 | Alek Martin |
| 15 | Victor Voinovich |
| 16 | Wyatt Henson |
He is legit, if he AA’s this year at 165 as a true freshman then look out. It will be fun to watch how he does through the grind of the Big’s and nationals. As of now those saying he will be trouble for the Bull could be jumping the gun a bit.
The good thing for us is the Bull is healthy, he also took an in season loss and was really really pissed off about it.
The good thing for us is the Bull is healthy, he also took an in season loss and was really really pissed off about it.
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The kid seems pretty legit to me. Bonus in 14 of 16 is awful good for a true freshman. Tough weight class to make the podium, but sure looks like he's at least put his name in consideration to take one of those spots. Good for him.
This ^^ seems very reasonable...the only question now is who, and for how long, will argue with you anyway?
sure is a brutal weight to navigate this year. 2/5 he gets the bull so that'll tell us a lot.
I agree he hasn’t had the toughest schedule, but he’s doing what a top guy would do with that schedule- dominating with bonus. I wish our guys could figure that out.
The only way to win, is not to play!This ^^ seems very reasonable...the only question now is who, and for how long, will argue with you anyway?
Fair enough, I guess we will see how Hartman or the rest of the guys that Hamiti has wrecked do at NCAA's this year... Nonetheless, pinning dudes that would win even a match at NCAA's as a true freshman is still pretty impressive.
And if we go transitive property, he pinned Cael Carlson who Marinelli beat 6-5...
I wasn't saying he hasn't looked beastly. I just like to temper things down when it is a new guy that hasn't hit a true top guy yet. He may very well be that good...
So far, his situation is a LOT like Sponseller from tOSU was. He was undefeated until B1G's, whipping people, but with no huge wins. He would go on to take 4th at B1G's as the 2 seed, losing to Morningstar in the semis and Vallimont to take 4th. At NCAA's he would win his first 2 matches before losing to Morningstar again and Sherfey in the R12.
He may very well outdo that, but Sponseller is a key reason why I temper expectations with first year starters!
it really doesn't matter. everyone can dance all around 'let's see him prove it'
(i myself have been guilty of this)
but the truth is, the kid is a killer and is gonna be a star for the next 4 years. it's only a question of 'to what degree'.
(i myself have been guilty of this)
but the truth is, the kid is a killer and is gonna be a star for the next 4 years. it's only a question of 'to what degree'.
165 has been an absolute meatgrinder and this year is no different. I have no doubt the kid is really good, but this is one of the few weights where the quarterfinals has about a dozen guys that could all beat each other. I just think it is fair to want to see him wrestle a few of those guys before deciding on if he would actually be a favorite in that strong of a group or, like just about all of them, could finish 1st or R12...
I know this might leave a mark @MitchLL , but it's going to be ok buddy.
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You guys would be 6th at best in the B1G.I know this might leave a mark @MitchLL , but it's going to be ok buddy.
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Gonna be glorious after Nattys to see if that holds up.I know this might leave a mark @MitchLL , but it's going to be ok buddy.
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I'll either be eating crow or an insufferable prick.
Edit to add, several posters probably already think I'm an insufferable prick.
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Lot of difference between a dual and tournament team is what I’m hanging my hat on when the time comes.
Or if they lose to Uni in the dual
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