While his high school season has ended, Bo Bassett isn’t yet ready for a break. Being the top recruit for the NCAA class of 2026 makes sure that he remains at his absolute best regardless of competition. Despite being undefeated in high school with 118 wins, he isn’t ready to rest just yet. In fact, the mat sensation has some big statements to make now that he has finally chosen his college.

Bassett recently made headlines when, after a long time, he finally chose the Iowa Hawkeyes as his next home. Finally, one step closer to his icon, Spencer Lee, Bassett has no intentions of slowing down. In fact, he’s doubling down on his rigorous routine. The 17-year-old wrestling machine is sticking to his grueling training schedule—pushing himself to new limits while many of his peers enjoy a well-earned offseason.

Bassett has long been known for his relentless work ethic. This has even earned him a U-17 World Championship and a U20. Silver. After all, the trait has been instilled in him from an early age. The young wrestler’s training philosophy mirrors that of Iowa’s legendary program. The program is built on grit, intensity, and a blue-collar approach to the sport.

That connection likely played a role in his decision to join the Hawkeyes, a team that has produced some of the most dominant wrestlers in NCAA history. And recently, taking to his social media handle, Bo revealed how he is already gearing up for the upcoming challenges. He took to X and shared, “Discipline kicks in when motivation fades. 5 AM—putting in the work while the rest of the world sleeps. #NoExcuses #MachineGunMindset.” 

Bo’s drive to win extends beyond the mat. He has cultivated a massive following on social media, with 161,000 Instagram followers and thousands more on X. His dedication to the sport and no-excuses mentality have resonated with fans, drawing comparisons to Iowa great Spencer Lee, whom Bassett has frequently cited as his biggest inspiration.

In a recent interview with Flowrestling Bo, states his admiration for Spencer, stating, “That’s my guy. I’ve looked up to him since I was young.” With his commitment secured and his high school legacy intact, Bassett has his sights set on the next challenge. While others are taking a well-deserved rest, he’s grinding—ensuring he’s ready to make an immediate impact when he arrives in Iowa City.

His training posts are not just motivational. Rather, they serve as a warning to his rivals. The machine is still running, and the work never stops. And recently stopping at yet another victory stop, Bassett is proving the same.

Bo Bassett gets a  major honor despite his team letting him down

Bo Bassett’s incredible run this year came to a screeching stop. Despite displaying utter dominance, Bassett has been on the receiving end as his team faltered. Looking to claim the high school wrestling championship, Bassett had to witness his team’s sorry loss to the Christian Faith Academy. Competing in the finals, Bassett had yet another dominant performance as he put over Max Stein via a 17-9 victory. 

Apart from this, Bassett has been on a winning spree in the high school realm. Winning 100 high school matches, Bo Bassett made the occasion remarkable by beating Wyatt Fry via a 21-5 technical fall. Thus, despite the heartbreak, Bo Bassett did prove himself to be the star of the show. He was even awarded a special honor by the city council of Johnstown, who honored him with special proclamations.

Confirming the news, the mayor stated, “We honored two local athletes that have not only been great athletes but also role models for our community.” He further stated, “Donte Tisinger, from the Greater Johnstown School District basketball team, and also Bo Bassett, who has not only been a local wrestling star but also national and international as well.”

Surely, things are looking quite exciting at Bo Bassett’s end at the moment. Having chosen Iowa, Bo Bassett now aims to showcase more of his magic as he transitions into the NCAA. For Bassett, committing to Iowa wasn’t the finish line. Rather, it was just another checkpoint. And now he’s proving why he’s the most sought-after recruit in the nation, long before he even steps onto a college mat.