A passionate sports lover since childhood, Bo Bassett is no stranger when it comes to a sport like wrestling and football. But it was former that attracted him the most, accredited to his father, who was a wrestling coach back then. As a 4-year-old, he would often go to the practice sessions of the Young Guns, which built up his passion for wrestling, as we all are witnessing today.

Bo’s love for Young Guns traces back to his childhood. From daily conversations with his father about wrestling to attending its events, his passion for the sport grew quickly. At six years of age, he attended his first practice session, though he faced a few tough lessons with some bumps and bruises along the way. Allowed to compete from the start, Bo’s journey with Young Guns truly began following his appearance at the Novice Camp. It was then that he met his favorite wrestler, Spencer Lee. As a young fan, Bo Bassett was deeply influenced by Spencer Lee. Starting with just workout sessions alongside his idol, Bo’s wrestling career quickly took off, eventually giving him the chance to meet the legend who inspired him.

Bo meets Hawkeye Legend, Spencer Lee

For Bo, a long-awaited dream has finally come true. During his recent visit to the Iowa Hawkeyes, he experienced a moment he’d always hoped for. While he initially went to gain insight, he ended up attending a masterclass led by none other than Hawkeye legend Spencer Lee. Not just his wrestling career, but Bo is a fan of Lee’s recruiting process. Reflecting 12 years, he says “I can still remember my first practice at Young Guns. Guys like Spencer Lee and Jason Nolf were in the room with coach Strittmatter. “I would have done anything to follow along with Spencer Lee, Jason Nolf, or Zain Retherford’s recruiting process.”

Currently evaluating his college options, the wrestler—who is inspired by Lee’s recruiting journey—finds himself in a similar situation. With 18 institutions on his shortlist, Bo Bassett’s next step is a visit to Penn State, the very school Lee initially chose during his recruitment.

While Spencer Lee was an inspiration for the NCAA wrestler, another legend—one of Bo Bassett’s childhood favorites—recently praised his wrestling style.

Nolf supports Bo’s wrestling style

Criticized for his technique of taunting opponents on the mat, social media trolling reached a peak. Like a knight in shining armour, the former folkstyle wrestler came to the rescue the former folkstyle wrestler came to the rescue, penning down his thoughts on the matter. Siding with the young wrestler, the freestyle veteran praised his aggressive style, emphasizing that this approach makes him stand out from the rest.

Jason Nolf believes in allowing wrestlers to express their creativity on the mat. For Bo Bassett, his playful style of outmaneuvering opponents rather than going straight for the pin is a fun way to showcase his dominance. As a top NCAA prospect, Bassett has heated up both the wrestling mat and the spotlight with his unique approach and impressive performances at such a young age.