Bo Bassett, a potential new face in NCAA wrestling, has just won his third Ironman, a remarkable achievement at such a young age. By matching David Taylor‘s achievements, he has given jaw-dropping performances. It’s huge to match a legend. His style of using social media to flex his accomplishments left everyone in the wrestling community surprised.
Bassett’s winning formula? He has shared his entire wrestling career, listing down winners of all years—Ironman and Super 32; it created ‘bait’ for colleges—a clever ploy to lure colleges. With all the major programs eyeing him, this move intensifies the competition as he is playing the waiting game to make the definite college decision.
Bo Bassett’s third Ironman win is a proud moment for him
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Bo Bassett’s recent Ironman victory marks a significant milestone in his wrestling career. His win has stirred up excitement in the wrestling world. With this win, he has somehow cemented his place among the top wrestlers in the sport. Here’s a catch?
Bassett had already set his sights on reaching the heights of Taylor and Zahid Valencia, who hold the most Ironman titles. Recently Bassett appeared on the Wrestling Changed My Life podcast, and talking about his future goals, he said, “Ironman—I’m excited for that one. There’s only been two guys to ever win it four times, so we’re coming for that.” Do you know who these two wrestlers are?
David Taylor and Zahid Valencia. And bang! His dream seems to be converted into reality, though he is still behind one more title to match them. What’s the height he has reached then? With three Ironman wins at this age, Bassett achieved this feat at the same age as Taylor. Taylor also captured three Ironman titles when he was around 19. Reaching the heights of a legend like Taylor is definitely a proud moment for Bassett and his fans.
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After winning the third Ironman title, Bassett expressed his feelings; he said, “I feel like it’s not one of those things you can just turn on and wrestle extremely hard and fast-paced.” 19 years old, Bassett continued to build his career, all geared to break all the records. As he has the potential to reach David Taylor’s level, he is taking this opportunity to showcase his potential to the world and flexing his win to be seen by college programmers.
Is this bait resume to attract college attention?
Bo Bassett is on a hunt for the right college; initially, he made a list of 80 colleges, which is now reduced to 10. He is taking his time to ensure that his final decision aligns with his academic and athletic goals. Why is this resume now?
By sharing his wrestling resume, Bassett is using it as a form of ‘bait‘ to attract attention from college programs. This approach allows him to highlight his achievements and create a buzz among recruiters, showcasing his talent to a wide range of NCAA programs.
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The impact of this tactic is significant, as it intensifies competition between schools that are keen to get Bassett committed to them. His resume is like an attracting element; it draws the attention of the top programs while adding to the pressure of the other athletes in the recruitment process.
As the recruitment process gets more intense, the NCAA programs will have to come up with convincing reasons why Bassett should pick them; thus, the competition for his commitment will become tougher. What do you think about Bassett’s new strategy? Is this really bait to attract colleges? You can share your thoughts through the comment section.
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