newest FLO recruiting rankings

[rossel 33]

Looking at some of the top schools and who they got.

#11 ISU - none in top 10, highest recruit #13
10 NC - none in top 10, highest #19
9 Rutgers - none in top 10, #25
8 Okla - none in top 10, #20
7 Minn - none in top 10, #17
6 Iowa - one in top 10, #2
5 tOSU - one in top 10, #3
4 Missou - one in top 10, #4
3 Stanford - one in top 10, #8
2 Okla St - none in top 10, #12

aaaand.... drumroll .....

#1 PSU - 4 in top 10, #1,5,6,7,

PSU got as many top 10 recruits as the next 10 teams combined. History repeats itself.

It's been said ad nauseum, but one more time... until Iowa can come anywhere close to recruiting talent like PSU, they'll not win a team title. New wrestling facility and hard work aside, Iowa will be battling everyone else for 2nd.

 

[GableBeer]

Looking at some of the top schools and who they got.

#11 ISU - none in top 10, highest recruit #13
10 NC - none in top 10, highest #19
9 Rutgers - none in top 10, #25
8 Okla - none in top 10, #20
7 Minn - none in top 10, #17
6 Iowa - one in top 10, #2
5 tOSU - one in top 10, #3
4 Missou - one in top 10, #4
3 Stanford - one in top 10, #8
2 Okla St - none in top 10, #12

aaaand.... drumroll .....

#1 PSU - 4 in top 10, #1,5,6,7,

PSU got as many top 10 recruits as the next 10 teams combined. History repeats itself.

It's been said ad nauseum, but one more time... until Iowa can come anywhere close to recruiting talent like PSU, they'll not win a team title. New wrestling facility and hard work aside, Iowa will be battling everyone else for 2nd.

PSU gets the recruits because they have the results. They will have another 3-4 champs next season as well. No one will catch Penn st until Cael hangs it up.

 

[dicemen99]

Looking at some of the top schools and who they got.

#11 ISU - none in top 10, highest recruit #13
10 NC - none in top 10, highest #19
9 Rutgers - none in top 10, #25
8 Okla - none in top 10, #20
7 Minn - none in top 10, #17
6 Iowa - one in top 10, #2
5 tOSU - one in top 10, #3
4 Missou - one in top 10, #4
3 Stanford - one in top 10, #8
2 Okla St - none in top 10, #12

aaaand.... drumroll .....

#1 PSU - 4 in top 10, #1,5,6,7,

PSU got as many top 10 recruits as the next 10 teams combined. History repeats itself.

It's been said ad nauseum, but one more time... until Iowa can come anywhere close to recruiting talent like PSU, they'll not win a team title. New wrestling facility and hard work aside, Iowa will be battling everyone else for 2nd.

Why didn't you post this in:
2023
2022
2020
2019?

 

[Herkylian]

I mean I remember what Alabama was when Shula was the coach there and now everyone wants to beat their ass. They get the pick of the litter. That's where PSU is now. They literally sit on probably the most fertile wrestling area outside of certain geolocations. So I give them credit because they should have been winning national championships. The problem is we need to pick our asses up by the big boy underwear, grab the bootstraps and start figuring out how it is done and what is needed to be done to beat them and I love the parity to be honest.

 

[Inthecircle]

Why didn't you post this in:
2023
2022
2020
2019?

 

[drunkengoat]

I mean I remember what Alabama was when Shula was the coach there and now everyone wants to beat their ass. They get the pick of the litter. That's where PSU is now. They literally sit on probably the most fertile wrestling area outside of certain geolocations. So I give them credit because they should have been winning national championships. The problem is we need to pick our asses up by the big boy underwear, grab the bootstraps and start figuring out how it is done and what is needed to be done to beat them and I love the parity to be honest.

There is no parity. Wish there was. If Tom had it in him to figure it out and solve the problem, he would have by now.

 

[Wrestling-04]

Looking at some of the top schools and who they got.

#11 ISU - none in top 10, highest recruit #13
10 NC - none in top 10, highest #19
9 Rutgers - none in top 10, #25
8 Okla - none in top 10, #20
7 Minn - none in top 10, #17
6 Iowa - one in top 10, #2
5 tOSU - one in top 10, #3
4 Missou - one in top 10, #4
3 Stanford - one in top 10, #8
2 Okla St - none in top 10, #12

aaaand.... drumroll .....

#1 PSU - 4 in top 10, #1,5,6,7,

PSU got as many top 10 recruits as the next 10 teams combined. History repeats itself.

It's been said ad nauseum, but one more time... until Iowa can come anywhere close to recruiting talent like PSU, they'll not win a team title. New wrestling facility and hard work aside, Iowa will be battling everyone else for 2nd.

I agree. It's going to be hard to catch PSU when they are getting that many top recruits. I've said it on here so many times. The only way they can catch up to PSU is if Iowa lands Bassett and other top tier recruits come along with him.

 

[tiltman]

Thinking one elite recruit will start bringing a bunch of others in is just wishful thinking. People were saying Lee would have the same effect yet here we are just a couple years him removed from college but still in the room and still struggling to get the recruits we want and need. Lee moved the recruiting needle very little and a kid like Bassett would be the same. I hope like hell we get him but let’s not hang our recruiting hope on this. It’s the individual champion numbers that will start bringing elite recruits in.

 

[el dub]

Thinking one elite recruit will start bringing a bunch of others in is just wishful thinking. People were saying Lee would have the same effect yet here we are just a couple years him removed from college but still in the room and still struggling to get the recruits we want and need. Lee moved the recruiting needle very little and a kid like Bassett would be the same. I hope like hell we get him but let’s not hang our recruiting hope on this. It’s the individual champion numbers that will start bringing elite recruits in.

…. but it’s elite recruits that will bring in individual championships.

 

[Libertylover]

…. but it’s elite recruits that will bring in individual championships.

According to flo, PSU, tOSU, Oklahoma State have each had 2 numbers one classes the past six years. 2 of those 3 aren’t getting as much out of their recruits as we are.

 

[tiltman]

…. but it’s elite recruits that will bring in individual championships.

Agreed. At the same time we drop the ball when we have some of the kids we’ve had come through the past 10 years that should’ve won championships but don’t. Guys like Alex M and Kemereer that might not be considered elite compared to your Lees and Bassett need to be winning titles for Iowa first.

 

[sdvike]

…. but it’s elite recruits that will bring in individual championships.

I consider recent recruits Arnold, Ferrari and Delucca all elite and title contender's in their careers. But yeah that probably isn't enough to take down PSU but certainly enough for me to enjoy over the years. Add in Cali, No brake Drake and Keuter, we really have a great team.

 

[Wrestling-04]

Thinking one elite recruit will start bringing a bunch of others in is just wishful thinking. People were saying Lee would have the same effect yet here we are just a couple years him removed from college but still in the room and still struggling to get the recruits we want and need. Lee moved the recruiting needle very little and a kid like Bassett would be the same. I hope like hell we get him but let’s not hang our recruiting hope on this. It’s the individual champion numbers that will start bringing elite recruits in.

I can give you a scenario that could happen if Iowa lands Bassett. I have said this before and I will say it again. Let's say Iowa lands Bassett. Now the following year, a GOOD chance Melvin Miller comes since that is his cousin and I believe Bill Bassett is raising Melvin. Now the following year Bo's little brother Keegan comes. That's 3 legit high level top tier recruits within 3 years. Now let's take it a step further and say by them coming, it attracts a kid like Mario Hutcherson who is a Young Guns kid and trains at Bassetts place. That's 4 top tier recruits from PA. Now maybe it sways 1-3 more good recruits who want to jump on that train and be part of an exciting time that could be. You mean to tell me that wouldn't be huge for Iowa wrestling? It's wishful thinking, but also a good chance it could happen.

 

[Wrestling-04]

I consider recent recruits Arnold, Ferrari and Delucca all elite and title contender's in their careers. But yeah that probably isn't enough to take down PSU but certainly enough for me to enjoy over the years. Add in Cali, No brake Drake and Keuter, we really have a great team.

Arnold, Ferrari, Deluca, Kuerter, Ayala. Talented group for Iowa wrestling.

 

[tiltman]

I can give you a scenario that could happen if Iowa lands Bassett. I have said this before and I will say it again. Let's say Iowa lands Bassett. Now the following year, a GOOD chance Melvin Miller comes since that is his cousin and I believe Bill Bassett is raising Melvin. Now the following year Bo's little brother Keegan comes. That's 3 legit high level top tier recruits within 3 years. Now let's take it a step further and say by them coming, it attracts a kid like Mario Hutcherson who is a Young Guns kid and trains at Bassetts place. That's 4 top tier recruits from PA. Now maybe it sways 1-3 more good recruits who want to jump on that train and be part of an exciting time that could be. You mean to tell me that wouldn't be huge for Iowa wrestling? It's wishful thinking, but also a good chance it could happen.

I mean I could paint a picture where Iowa lands ever top 10 pfp the next 10 years but that’s all it is; wishful thinking and assuming. I do hope you’re right and that scenario plays out as it would be awesome! Can you really name an ELITE recruit that picked Iowa because of Lee though. I know Lee was big in getting Desanto but I wouldn’t call him elite. Not trying to be a dick towards guys like him but truly elite guys are winning multiple titles and we’re not seeing that. Im just trying to say just cause you get one guy like Bassett he’s not going to change the whole recruiting landscape.

 

[Fan In Black]

I can give you a scenario that could happen if Iowa lands Bassett. I have said this before and I will say it again. Let's say Iowa lands Bassett. Now the following year, a GOOD chance Melvin Miller comes since that is his cousin and I believe Bill Bassett is raising Melvin. Now the following year Bo's little brother Keegan comes. That's 3 legit high level top tier recruits within 3 years. Now let's take it a step further and say by them coming, it attracts a kid like Mario Hutcherson who is a Young Guns kid and trains at Bassetts place. That's 4 top tier recruits from PA. Now maybe it sways 1-3 more good recruits who want to jump on that train and be part of an exciting time that could be. You mean to tell me that wouldn't be huge for Iowa wrestling? It's wishful thinking, but also a good chance it could happen.

All I took from this is that PSU is going to get Bo, Miller, Keagan, and Hutcherson in the near future. Thanks 😅

 

[lookleft goright]

I mean I could paint a picture where Iowa lands ever top 10 pfp the next 10 years but that’s all it is; wishful thinking and assuming. I do hope you’re right and that scenario plays out as it would be awesome! Can you really name an ELITE recruit that picked Iowa because of Lee though. I know Lee was big in getting Desanto but I wouldn’t call him elite. Not trying to be a dick towards guys like him but truly elite guys are winning multiple titles and we’re not seeing that. Im just trying to say just cause you get one guy like Bassett he’s not going to change the whole recruiting landscape.

It is not that Bassett will bring in that many elite recruits, but if you are doing the things to bring an elite recruit like Basset in, then you are doing the things to bring in other elite recruits.

 

[USPMAN]

I can give you a scenario that could happen if Iowa lands Bassett. I have said this before and I will say it again. Let's say Iowa lands Bassett. Now the following year, a GOOD chance Melvin Miller comes since that is his cousin and I believe Bill Bassett is raising Melvin. Now the following year Bo's little brother Keegan comes. That's 3 legit high level top tier recruits within 3 years. Now let's take it a step further and say by them coming, it attracts a kid like Mario Hutcherson who is a Young Guns kid and trains at Bassetts place. That's 4 top tier recruits from PA. Now maybe it sways 1-3 more good recruits who want to jump on that train and be part of an exciting time that could be. You mean to tell me that wouldn't be huge for Iowa wrestling? It's wishful thinking, but also a good chance it could happen.

 

[12tdsaw]

will bo, melvin and little bro all want a million a year?

 

[Libertylover]

Agreed. At the same time we drop the ball when we have some of the kids we’ve had come through the past 10 years that should’ve won championships but don’t. Guys like Alex M and Kemereer that might not be considered elite compared to your Lees and Bassett need to be winning titles for Iowa first.

Alex M and Kennedy were top 6 pfp guys who underperformed or injured at nationals. Alex m looked like a champion every year until national’s.

 

[tiltman]

Alex M and Kennedy were top 6 pfp guys who underperformed or injured at nationals. Alex m looked like a champion every year until national’s.

Looked like and was one are 2 different things. Those things matter to recruits.

 

[cookercha]

The only way they get Bassett is because he idolizes Spencer. The allure of coming to Iowa and becoming the first four timer, while doing something Spencer couldn’t do might be the reason Bassett would chose Iowa. Highly unlikely to happen if you want the truth.

 

[Wrestling-04]

I mean I could paint a picture where Iowa lands ever top 10 pfp the next 10 years but that’s all it is; wishful thinking and assuming. I do hope you’re right and that scenario plays out as it would be awesome! Can you really name an ELITE recruit that picked Iowa because of Lee though. I know Lee was big in getting Desanto but I wouldn’t call him elite. Not trying to be a dick towards guys like him but truly elite guys are winning multiple titles and we’re not seeing that. Im just trying to say just cause you get one guy like Bassett he’s not going to change the whole recruiting landscape.

I don't think he changes the whole landscape but he can attract a few other top guys and that's a positive thing.

 

[Wrestling-04]

All I took from this is that PSU is going to get Bo, Miller, Keagan, and Hutcherson in the near future. Thanks 😅

That took the wind out of me. Thanks

 

[Fan In Black]

That took the wind out of me. Thanks

me too bud. me too

 

[sdvike]

Arnold, Ferrari, Deluca, Kuerter, Ayala. Talented group for Iowa wrestling.

You could add in Cali to the group. All these men have at least 2 years left.

 

[AtownPoke]

Looking at some of the top schools and who they got.

#11 ISU - none in top 10, highest recruit #13
10 NC - none in top 10, highest #19
9 Rutgers - none in top 10, #25
8 Okla - none in top 10, #20
7 Minn - none in top 10, #17
6 Iowa - one in top 10, #2
5 tOSU - one in top 10, #3
4 Missou - one in top 10, #4
3 Stanford - one in top 10, #8
2 Okla St - none in top 10, #12

aaaand.... drumroll .....

#1 PSU - 4 in top 10, #1,5,6,7,

PSU got as many top 10 recruits as the next 10 teams combined. History repeats itself.

It's been said ad nauseum, but one more time... until Iowa can come anywhere close to recruiting talent like PSU, they'll not win a team title. New wrestling facility and hard work aside, Iowa will be battling everyone else for 2nd.

They sure are low in Merrill. Willie has him a close #2 behind LL and he’s #12 on Flo. Heck of a disparity

 

[GableBeer]

They sure are low in Merrill. Willie has him a close #2 behind LL and he’s #12 on Flo. Heck of a disparity

I would guess it was recently updated after Merrill took a loss at trials.

 

[SJP80]

I think some of the recruiting problem is getting guys who are limited offensively. PSU may take a guy with limited offense here and there (Facundo), but Cael prioritizes recruits that have a high offensive pace. If you have good defensive as well., great. Unfortunately, it feels like Arnold and other recent prize Brands recruits are high energy, hi pace, but limited offensively and not much tools (length) to work with. Arnold will be good, 3-4x AA likely. Likely not a multi champ. That’s the PSU bar. You best recruits have to have multi champ potential. I just don’t see that with Arnold, never saw it with AM, Kennedy,

 

[Agoodnap]

I can give you a scenario that could happen if Iowa lands Bassett. I have said this before and I will say it again. Let's say Iowa lands Bassett. Now the following year, a GOOD chance Melvin Miller comes since that is his cousin and I believe Bill Bassett is raising Melvin. Now the following year Bo's little brother Keegan comes. That's 3 legit high level top tier recruits within 3 years. Now let's take it a step further and say by them coming, it attracts a kid like Mario Hutcherson who is a Young Guns kid and trains at Bassetts place. That's 4 top tier recruits from PA. Now maybe it sways 1-3 more good recruits who want to jump on that train and be part of an exciting time that could be. You mean to tell me that wouldn't be huge for Iowa wrestling? It's wishful thinking, but also a good chance it could happen.

Did something in the way your coaches train the team change that I missed?

 

[fourbyfour69]

Has anyone seen any Iowa coaches or former team members in photos at the Bassett’s Compound training with them? I have seen many other coaches and athletes representing their universities. lately being posted. Someone from here needs to be seen in these type pictures! Can’t put everything on Spencer and he is a little busy right now.

 

[GableBeer]

Has anyone seen any Iowa coaches or former team members in photos at the Bassett’s Compound training with them? I have seen many other coaches and athletes representing their universities. lately being posted. Someone from here needs to be seen in these type pictures! Can’t put everything on Spencer and he is a little busy right now.

Tom has been at the OTC with Spencer and Kueter.

 

[Multi-Hawk]

Tom has been at the OTC with Spencer and Kueter.

Heard Kueter turned Snyder and Spencer is in great shape.

 

[tiltman]

Tom has been at the OTC with Spencer and Kueter.

Don’t we have a HWC coach that should have that taken care of that way our college coach can continue to recruit and do stuff like show up at Bassett compound?

 

[Wrestling-04]

Has anyone seen any Iowa coaches or former team members in photos at the Bassett’s Compound training with them? I have seen many other coaches and athletes representing their universities. lately being posted. Someone from here needs to be seen in these type pictures! Can’t put everything on Spencer and he is a little busy right now.

I seen a photo today with Metcalf and St. John at Bassetts place. Then in a video you could see both of them standing right in the practice watching a few kids. It looked like Bo, Melvin, Hutcherson, and two other kids I couldn't tell who they were. Maybe the McMullen kid? Does anyone know if Iowa is planning to go out there? Also seen pics of V Tech in the practice the other day.

 

[Wrestling-04]

 

[GableBeer]

Don’t we have a HWC coach that should have that taken care of that way our college coach can continue to recruit and do stuff like show up at Bassett compound?

There’s recruits at the OTC

 

[Wrestling-04]

There’s recruits at the OTC

That's a great point! I bet Blaze is there.

 

[tiltman]

There’s recruits at the OTC

Fair point

 

[DropitlikeitsHawk]

I consider recent recruits Arnold, Ferrari and Delucca all elite and title contender's in their careers. But yeah that probably isn't enough to take down PSU but certainly enough for me to enjoy over the years. Add in Cali, No brake Drake and Keuter, we really have a great team.

Great doesn’t get it done against PSU. which sucks.