Bo Bassett has caused quite a stir in the wrestling industry. With numerous top players taking up the spotlight, the 18-year-old has grabbed attention both on and off the mat. The #1 prospect has turned heads with his recruiting tour. But if there’s one word to describe his process – unusual. In fact, his method is definitely the talk of the town. However, did you know that he was inspired by a certain someone? 

Spencer Lee had an extensive recruitment process too. Before committing to Penn State in April 2016, the wrestler spent several months evaluating his options. But he eventually committed to Iowa in October 2017. Unlike the Nittany Lion, Bo started his process with a list of 80 colleges. Additionally, over the months, that list has been getting shorter and shorter. So, which institution didn’t make the cut this time?

Bo Bassett finally has his top 10 colleges

The wrestler is currently the top recruit and wants to ensure he finds the ideal path to a promising NCAA future. His unique approach has continued to build a buzz around what his next visit would be. However, we might have to wait just a little longer to find out what his final answer is. Even though the 18-year-old has been taking his sweet time to explore all his options. However, in a recent update, Bo Bassett eliminated Arizona State from his weekly recruiting updates.

On September 17, the #1 prospect made his official collegiate visit to Arizona State. He shared a few images from his visit with fans with X, captioned, “Arizona State! Great visit with Coach Jones and Coach Molinaro. This program has lots to offer and another one that checks lots of boxes.” Even though the university had a few of the things he looked for, he never specified why he dropped it. 

So, what schools remain on his NCAA prospects list? Cornell, Iowa, Iowa State, Michigan, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, Penn State, Pitt-Johnstown, Rutgers, and Virginia Tech are still in contention. But what prompted Bo Bassett to take this approach? Most colleges rush to get their dream recruits for the NCAA season. However, he wanted to make the process just a tad bit easier. So he decided to create a list and post a graphic on social media with every Division 1 and a few division 2 schools on there.

While this helped him narrow his choices down, this gave colleges an idea that he was open to exploring. The wrestler mentioned that he had a few visits left, after which he would put out a list of the top 10. Regardless of how long the process has taken, he wanted to soak up every second of it. While we might still have to wait to find out where he eventually might go, the 18-year-old has dropped a few hints. Where does the wrestler hope to go?

Is orange the color for the 18-year-old?

Bo Bassett visited Oklahoma State University in the last week of November and spent a few days alongside Jax Forrest. The wrestler shared the news with fans on Instagram, calling it a great visit and calling the Cowboys tough. He spent two fun-filled days training with the team, doing photoshoots, and even had the chance to attend the winning match against Wyoming. However, his visit has caused quite a stir, causing many to believe he might be leaning towards the university.

The 18-year-old shared a picture after training with assistant coach Thomas Gilman and was elated by the two-hour session. He also reiterated how Gilman’s enthusiasm was contagious, and he enjoyed having a chat. However, OSU has been one of the most anticipated colleges this season because of their head coach, David Taylor. The former Nittany Lion looks forward to getting to the top of the NCAA standings in years to come.

Since the Olympic champion took over, it is evident that they are the ones to watch. Bo Bassett seemed to have learned a lot from this visit too. But what grabbed everyone’s attention was a picture of the 18-year-old sporting the OSU singlet alongside Jax Forrest. Here’s the kicker, though! The image was uploaded by the official Cowboy’s Instagram.

On the other hand, the wrestler has visited other colleges, like Penn State, Ohio State, and Virginia State. However, Bo still has one official college visit left. He will head over to Rutgers next year between Jan 24-26. While many fans are eager to find out what he eventually picks, a few have already picked favorites from the top 10. Which college colors do you want to see the Prodigy don?