Those who have keenly observed the current wrestling scene will be aware of Bo Bassett. Yes, the 17-year-old Bishop McCort’s talent has been making headlines in the current high school season, and he is even considered a top prospect to join a major college later in the NCAA. Indeed, it’s a lot of spotlight on such a young talent, but his accolades do the speaking for themselves, as he’s just fantastic the moment he arrives on the mat.

However, the community continues to debate Bassett’s future. Recently, a UFC legend shared his thoughts on the 17-year-old, boldly asserting that despite his numerous accolades, his future in wrestling remains uncertain.

The future of Bassett might be in the dark

If you are following the current high school season, let me give an overview of what Bo Bassett has been able to achieve. There have been a lot of bouts on the mat, and every time the prodigy has arrived, he has conquered his opponents. Indeed, he’s currently on a 100-0 streak, with 62 techs, 32 falls, and a 96/100 bonus in the season, which is no small feat. And what about the accolades? He’s currently a three-time Super 32 winner, a three-time Ironman Wrestling Tournament winner, and a three-time Powerade Wrestling Tournament winner.

Despite all of these accomplishments in his stellar wrestling career, Chael Sonnen was candid on Bo Nickal’s podcast on YouTube, stating, “I’m going to make an outside prediction for you with no inside knowledge, but I believe Bo Basset will end up with some money guy somewhere at an American university. Colombia Ruckers, a university like this, that somebody will come in and grab him and use to build.” The UFC legend is aware of Bassett’s achievements, but he understands that the fame he has amassed is simply too much for a young individual like him.

Furthermore, Sonnen highlights the potential for talent to succumb to the allure of money, given the abundance of lucrative contracts available in the wrestling scene. Indeed, a plethora of investors are willing to sign a large check to secure a prospect and build a team around him. However, this could potentially jeopardize his wrestling career by diverting his focus from the sport. Many, including the community, have long questioned Bassett’s popularity.

Despite only being 17 years old, the wrestling talent has garnered significant popularity throughout his high school career. He’s not your random wrestler from a random high school, but he’s someone that many colleges are already looking forward to. And his communication skills? Just as impressive as his wrestling abilities on the mat. He is confident in the progress he’s making in his career, but there are still many concerns about him. The question of his fame also reached his father, who shared his thoughts on his son’s popularity in wrestling.

Bo Bassett’s father’s take on his social media fame

Bo Bassett’s father, Bill Bassett, has been a huge influence in his son’s career. Indeed, he’s also the coach of Bishop McCort, and both of them have pushed the high school to further limits in the season. He always enjoys watching his son on the mat, but he is also cognizant of the fame he has garnered due to his social media presence. But what does he think of it?

“Bo does a really good job with time management. I mean, he does a good job of setting time aside for it, and I mean, you guys saw; I mean, he’s still wrestling pretty darn good, so, you know, if his wrestling is not dropping, I mean, to me, I think, you know, I think it’s a great thing; I think he’s changing a sport; I think, you know, a lot of little kids, a lot of new parents are looking up to him and learning a lot from him, and I know what if he was a little kid, and, you know, somebody was doing that when he was younger, he would’ve been locked into it,” said Bill, having a proud expression towards what his son is doing.

Despite closely monitoring Bo’s every move, Bill remains unfazed by the fame the wrestler has garnered from his social media presence. Indeed, Bo adeptly balances his wrestling career with his fame, and as long as his performance remains unaffected, Bill remains unaffected by his son’s activities beyond wrestling. Now that’s an understanding father! Furthermore, he’s glad that Bo is changing the sport by inspiring many youngsters like him and even being a star in the eyes of many parents who want their kids to pursue wrestling in the future.