Penn State wrestling makes top 4 for nation’s No. 1 recruit Bo Bassett

High school superstar Bo Bassett will announce his commitment decision on Tuesday. On Monday, the Bishop McCort standout trimmed his list of finalists from seven to four, including Penn State wrestling.

In addition to the Nittany Lions, Iowa, Oklahoma State, and Virginia Tech made Bassett’s list of finalists. On January 18, Bassett released his top seven which also included Michigan, Ohio State, and Rutgers.

“Those are the four I could see myself at the most,” Bassett told FloWrestling Radio Live. “And that’s what it came down to.”

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Bassett is the No. 1 wrestler on FloWrestling’s class of 2026 big board. Sanderson and the Nittany Lions are also pursuing Bassett’s teammate and the No. 2 wrestler in 2026, Jax Forrest. The No. 20 wrestler in the 2026 cycle, Sam Herring, also of Bishop McCort, opened up the class for Penn State wrestling with his commitment in November.

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