HokiePower

Key Metrics and Trends • Class Strength: Top-10 classes annually since 2022; 2025 (#5 FloWrestling) is the pinnacle, 2026 (#2 projected) led by Bo Bassett, 2027 (#3–5 projected) anchored by Melvin Miller. • Depth by Weight: Strong uppers (165–HWT) via PA/OH; lighter weights (125–149) via NJ/CA and transfers (e.g., Ethen Miller at 157). • Impact: 2024 class contributes 2–3 NCAA qualifiers; 2025–26 could yield 8–10; 2027 projects 4–6 All-Americans by 2031. • Challenges: Retaining talent against Penn State/Iowa; managing redshirts (e.g., Henson’s 2025–26 sit-out). • Future Outlook: Bassett (#2 '26) and Miller (#1 '27) signal top-3 team ranking by 2027 NCAAs, per FloWrestling. Recruiting Classes 2024 Class • National Team Rank: #10 FloWrestling / #8 InterMat • Signees: 8 • Top-100 (Flo/InterMat): 5 / 4 • Top-25: 2 • Notable Recruits: • Gage Wright (WV, #22 Flo, 141/149): Elite prospect; immediate depth behind All- American Sam Latona. • Dillon Campbell (OH, #57 Flo, 133/141): Versatile; strengthens Midwest pipeline. • Matt Henrich (NJ, #72 Flo, 125/133): Blue-chipper; bolsters lower weights. • Jimmy Mullen (PA, #8 Flo, 197/HWT): Dual-sport heavyweight phenom; bonuses top recruits like Koy Hopke, poised for HWT starter role. • Mac Church (PA, #20 Flo, 125/133): Technician; Fargo All-American with ride defense, adds lower-weight competition. • Sonny Sasso (OH, #35 Flo, 149/157): Attacker; Ohio state placer with bonus potential, redshirt depth. • Hunter Mason (OH, #31 Flo, 157/165): Midwest state champ; freestyle pedigree for SERTC development. • Raphael Hipolito (GA, #69 Flo, 157): Explosive style; replaces All-American Bryce Andonian, immediate impact upside. • Analysis: Solid depth-focused class amid returning stars; produced 2–3 NCAA qualifiers in 2024–25 (e.g., Mullen, redshirt HWT). Builds ACC dominance but lacks elite splash; InterMat notes regional fit over national medals. 2025 Class • National Team Rank: #5 FloWrestling / #6 InterMat • Signees: 7 • Top-100 (Flo/InterMat): 6 / 5 • Top-25: 3 • Notable Recruits: • Collin Gaj (PA, #12 Flo, 157): 2x PA state champ (44-0 senior); 157 starter contender vs. transfers. • Ryan Burton (NJ, #18 Flo, 174): Super 32 champ; 174 with redshirt upside. • Aaron Seidel (OH, #25 Flo, 133): 133 powerhouse; national medal potential. • Drew Gorman (GA, #45 Flo, 125/133): Freestyle specialist; Georgia state champ, boosts regional recruiting. • Kade Moore (NC, #52 Flo, 141/149): NC state finalist; versatile attacker for ACC duals. • Evan White (VA, #78 Flo, 165/174): Virginia state champ; enhances in-state pipeline with bonus-heavy style. • Jack Blumer (IL, #89 Flo, 197/HWT): Sleeper; Illinois placer, upper-weight grit for lineup battles. • Analysis: Robie’s 4th top-5 class, #1 in ACC, edging Iowa/ASU. Bonus-attack focus for duals; projects 4–5 All-Americans by 2028. Synergizes with Henson’s redshirt for 2026–27 title push. 2026 Class • National Team Rank: #2 FloWrestling (proj.) / #3 InterMat (proj.) • Commits: 5 • Top-100 (Flo/InterMat): 4 / 4 • Top-25: 2 • Notable Recruits: • Bo Bassett (PA, #2 Flo, 149): U17/U20 world medalist, 2x PA champ; 149 heir to Henson, flipped from Iowa. • Jayden James (NJ, #11 Flo / #4 InterMat, 165/174): 2x Fargo champ; projects 165/174. • Revin Dickman (IN, #35 Flo / #17 InterMat, 141/149): 2x IN state champ; 141/149 depth. • Jonathan Rocha (CA, #60 Flo, 125/133): West Coast add; 125/133 potential. • Alex Rozas (LA, #65 Flo, 125/133): Southern depth; 125/133. • Analysis: Second-best nationally; Bassett’s flip signals VT’s rising brand. Pairs with transfers (e.g., Sergio Desiante at 174); targets 2029–30 title contention, with immediate upper/mid-weight impact. 2027 Class • National Team Rank: Unranked (proj. #3–5 Flo/InterMat) • Commits: 3 confirmed, 3–4 additional likely • Top-100 (Flo/InterMat): 3 / 3 (confirmed), 6–7 projected • Top-25: 2 (confirmed), 3–4 projected • Confirmed Recruits: • Melvin Miller (PA, #1 Flo/InterMat, 174/184): 2x Fargo/PA champ, U17 World 5th; cornerstone, Bassett’s brother. • Mario Carini (CA, #9 Flo / #21 InterMat, 157/165): CA state champ; 157/165 upside. • Maximus Fortier (WV, #51 Flo / #34 InterMat, mid-weights): 2x NHSCA winner; mid-weight depth. • Additional Possible Prospects: • Landon Sidun (PA/Norwin, #2 Flo / #3 InterMat, 125/133, High): 2x PA state placer; Fargo All-American; U17 national champ. PA pipeline star with Bishop McCort synergy; top-6 list includes VT (Flo, Sep 2025). • Cael Lamke (MN/St. Michael-Albertville, #5 Flo / #6 InterMat, 149, Medium): 4x MN state champ (3 titles); Super 32 medalist; 50-0 senior streak. Midwest gem; uncommitted with VT interest (X, @FloWrestling). • Wyatt Loucks (OH/Findlay, #8 Flo / #10 InterMat, 157, High): 3x OH state champ; Fargo freestyle gold; U20 trials qualifier. OH pipeline anchor; Nov 2025 visit confirmed (TechLunchPail). • Gavin Shields (NJ/Delbarton, #12 Flo / #14 InterMat, 165, Medium): 2x NJ state champ; Super 32 placer; ESPN top-15. NJ pipeline; VT in top-8 (InterMat). • Nolan Jaenisch (WI/Wittenberg-Birnamwood, #15 Flo / #18 InterMat, 141, Low): 4x WI state champ; Fargo AA; 100+ wins. WI sleeper; Flo notes VT Midwest scouts. • Kael Roy (CA/St. John Bosco, #20 Flo / #22 InterMat, 184, Medium): CA state finalist; U17 freestyle bronze; 45-2 record. CA expansion; Oct 2025 visit rumored (TechSideline). • Dylan Rook (OH/Massillon Perry, #25 Flo / #27 InterMat, HWT, High): 2x OH state champ (HWT); Super 32 heavy; 55-5 senior. OH heavyweight pipeline; VTScoop dual-sport buzz. • Ethan Kenny (IL/Montini Catholic, #30 Flo / #32 InterMat, 133/141, Low): 3x IL state placer; Fargo Greco silver; ESPN rising. IL dark horse; VT transfer ties. • Analysis: Earliest elite start with Miller’s #1 commit (VT’s second ever after 2007’s Cody Gardner); Bishop McCort pipeline ensures chemistry. Adding Sidun, Loucks, Rook projects top-3 class, rivaling 2019’s #2. PA/OH core (70%) plus CA/WV diversifies; 2–3 more commits by summer 2026 (watch Fargo) could yield 6–7 top-50s.

The only other guys who are fresh are little used backups with only 1 inning pitched each. Columbia's whole staff a has been worked this weekend. The numbers under the dates are the number of pitches, the stats are for the season