With #1 Bo Bassett Looking Through Wrestling Colleges, David Taylor Reveals His Perfect High School Hire: “Best Wrestler You Could Possibly Be”
As another NCAA wrestling season stares the country’s top collegiate programs in the face, recruiters are scurrying to add more depth to their rosters. With the scene brimming with talent, all eyes are on Bo Bassett. The 2024 U20 US Open Champion has been talking about which school he thinks will suit his interest the best, and David Taylor might have the perfect plan to help the youngster reach his true potential.
Taylor has been making quite a ripple ever since he joined the OSU as their new wrestling head coach. While Penn State is obviously not thrilled to see one of their own joining the enemy camp, the 2020 Olympic gold medalist is determined to undertake his responsibilities with vigor, and Bassett should take notes.
David Taylor lists the things that make a wrestler a good choice
A post by Christian Pyles in X from earlier today saw the “Magic Man” talking about what he looks for in budding wrestlers to consider them as a potential addition to the OSU Cowboys roster. “…obviously we want guys who love to wrestle,” said David, noting that it isn’t a difficult ask. However, considering how competitive the NCAA tournament can get, he had some more factors to talk about. “I think it’s the body language that’s the biggest thing, how they’re excited to go on the mat….I think that’s huge,” revealed Taylor indicating what catches his fancy in a young wrestler.
David Taylor believes Yazdani and Brooks have separated from the rest of 86kg field. pic.twitter.com/EEFOxYzgMB
— Christian Pyles (@CPyles8) June 23, 2024
According to David, if an athlete shows the right signs, then OSU will go out of its way to help them become some of the best names in the collegiate scene and beyond. “If you love to wrestle and are coachable, who is gonna fight hard and wrestle hard, then we’re gonna develop you. We’re gonna help you become the best wrestler you could possibly be,” the former NCAA champ was heard saying.
Taylor went on to elaborate that wrestling is a sport that allows a lot of wriggle room to wrestlers, where a wide variety of different skills can help a star to dominate their opponents. However, the basic things don’t change: “…the attitude, the love for wrestling, those are essentials.” On the other hand, Bo will be blessed to receive tips from the country’s best wrestlers if he chooses to head over the Camp Taylor for his collegiate career.
Taylor and Bassett: A match made on the mat?
Bishop McCort Catholic’s Bo Bassett has been a force to be reckoned with. With eyes for constant improvement, the Clarion Open champ has turned a lot of heads with his performance in the 65kg weight bracket. Last month, at the U20 World Championships Team Trials in Ohio, Bassett was spotted training with the likes of Kyle Dake and MMA star Bo Nickal, undoubtedly learning some crucial strategies to subdue his opponents later this year in Spain. On top of this, Taylor is also using all sources available to him to make sure OSU’s wrestlers can train in the best possible environment.
Under such circumstances, one would have to wait to see which program ultimately becomes Bassett’s choice to help him take the next step in his already illustrious career. Which school do you think will be the best bet for Bo? OSU? Penn State? The Iowa Hawkeyes? Tell us your pick in the comments below.
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