Without a doubt, there is only one hottest prospect in the wrestling realm as of now. It is none other than the 17-year-old Bo Bassett. The wrestling phenom from Bishop McCort has been in the news for his incredible achievements in the high school realm. And even before coming into the NCAA realm, the 17-year-old has achieved a remarkable milestone. Dominating over his opponents, Bassett has now an enviable record of  100-0! 

He has also won the Ironman, Super 32, and Powerade titles to further assert his supremacy over the league. Thus, it is of utmost importance that Bassett chooses his collegiate program wisely- and stay rest assured, he has left no stones unturned! Initially, the 17-year-old jotted down 80 programs. Ever since then, he has eliminated one after another right after visiting each of the campuses. At the moment, Bassett has narrowed his search down to the top 7 colleges. In a recent update, Bassett has eliminated Iowa State and Pitt-Johnstown. 

Naturally, looking at Bassett’s enviable CV, a lot of top programs have been itching to sign him. Most notably, David Taylor’s Oklahoma State University has shown significant interest. Unfortunately for David Taylor and co., a recent bit of news might emerge as a cause of concern. Bo Bassett will visit to watch the Penn State Nittany Lions in action shortly. 

Previously, Penn State had hosted Bassett back in November 2024. But the assistant coach of Penn State, Cody Sanderson has recently paid  Bassett yet another visit. What’s more interesting? the teenage prodigy will take his final official visit to Rutgers this weekend. And guess who will be up against the Scarlet Knights? Well, the Nittany Lions! 

Now, all these variables will surely raise the blood pressure of David Taylor. After all, he has been trying to impress and rope in the incredible talent with some unique gestures. While hosting Bassett, Taylor and the OSU spent a whopping $17000 as their biggest trump card! 

David Taylor’s $17000 move to impress Bo Bassett

David Taylor and the OSU played a major trump card to impress Bo Bassett. While Bassett and his team were scheduled to participate in the national duel back in December 2024, the venue, much to Taylor’s joy, was in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Detailing his participation, Bassett wrote on his social media handle, “I have been looking forward to this for a while. It’s fun traveling to compete, but this weekend will be even better competing alongside my brothers and teammates. Over 40 of us flying out to Stillwater, Oklahoma, and wrestling some of the best teams in the country sounds perfect.” 

Naturally, the OSU saw this as a golden opportunity to make their move. In a surprising announcement, Oklahoma State University decided to pay for the flight tickets for all the 40 members including Bo Bassett coming to the national duel. And the amount was not a small one. With each flight ticket costing approximately $440, the total amount invested by the OSU was a whopping $17000! 

Surely, this move may have impressed the young wrestler significantly. However, was it enough to make up Bassett’s mind about joining forces with David Taylor? Well, there is no way for us to know that. More excitement to follow because although the 17-year-old phenom continues to narrow down his choices, the final countdown will surely be a cliffhanger to witness.