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It's time for the US Open! Entries, pre-seeds: www.baschamania.com/us-open TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - It’s Draft Day!03:00 - Gable Game05:15 - Transfer Portal Is Quiet09:00 - US Open, Starting at 57kg16:15 - 61 kg 26:25 - 65 kg37:00 - 70 kg42:50 - 74 kg50:00 - 79 kg54:10 - 86 kg58:00 - 92 kg01:30:15 - 97 kg01:10:25 - 125 kg01:16:15 - Cadet World Trials Picks01:28:20 - Potential Worlds/Olympic Trials MovementRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected]. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

It's US Open week! But first, we have a lot to dive into from RAF & the Portal, along with eligibility and rule change nuggets. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Willie Sings Us In03:30 - RAF 08 10:30 - Arman Tsarukyan’s a Superstar21:30 - Carter Schubert to Iowa29:25 - Tyler Knox Staying at Stanford34:00 - Echemendia & Iowa State News39:25 - Crookham Not Wrestling This Year?41:30 - New Recruiting Rules50:45 - Five for Five Eligibility58:15 - NLWC Registered for the Open 01:03:00 - Willie Goes OffRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected]. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Lots of off-season fodder on today's Basch & The Brain! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Start of the Show01:40 - Iowa State News07:45 - Ryan Crookham to Iowa13:30 - National Duals Update17:10 - Vincent Robinson to Nebraska32:30 - Endene to Little Rock38:20 - Fuggit Returns Home to Missouri30:20 - Jaxon Smith & Echemendia Hit The Portal41:15 - Thomas to Maryland & Pettit to Iowa 54:30 - Austin Gomez Retires 59:00 - Quick Assistant Coach Openings 1:00:45 - Portal Predictions Rokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected]. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

We’re live for another BASCH & THE BRAIN! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Start of Show!03:00 - Metcalf Taking Over as Head Coach at Iowa State14:30 - Jacob Warner Named Assistant Coach at Iowa19:50 - Zach Tanelli Out at Virginia Tech28:00 - Meyer Shapiro Hit the Portal37:00 - Couple Commitments From the Portal & Latest News49:45 - RAF 08 RundownRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected]. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

On today's Basch & The Brain, we talk coaching and portal moves, as well as a first look at the 2026-2027 Crystal Ball! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Portal Activity05:30 - Bennett Berge to Oklahoma State10:30 - VRob in the Portal16:55 - Rundown of Portal Activity26:30 - Coaching News: Mytych Out, Ashnault In29:15 - Iowa Has Their Guy41:20 - First Crystal Ball for 2026-202745:00 - 125 lbs Crystal Ball 48:35 - 133 lbs - Does Jax Repeat?53:45 - 141 lbs & 149 lbs01:40:40 - 157lbs & 165 lbs01:09:30 - 174lbs & 184 lbs01:12:00 - 197lbs and 285 lbs01:15:50 - 2026-2027 Team Race / Podium PictureRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected]. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

We're back for more Transfer Portal & US Open talk! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - We're Back04:20 - And So Is Gable Game!11:45 - AJ Ferrari Hit the Portal37:00 - Stanford in the Portal44:25 - Timeframes47:45 - Castillo in the Portal49:00 - 30 Man Roster Caps & Trump’s Order56:30 - US Open Shaping Up Nicely!Rokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected]. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Transfer Portal Chaos Has Begun! Yesterday, the 2026 Transfer Portal Window opened up, and right out of the gate, we saw a ton of activity. What happened, what does it mean, where are people going? On today’s Basch & The Brain, we dive into it all. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Willie Upgraded01:30 - US Open Entries Started Coming in!03:00 - Wisconsin & Ben Askren’s Video11:20 - Coaching Moves19:20 - Pac-12 Conference Realignments23:50 - Daniel Zepeda Hits Portal28:30 - Stanford Guys Hitting The Portal36:05 - More on Transfer Portal Latest 56:00 - National Duals01:05:30 - Who Is NOT in the Portal! Rokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected]. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

It’s been an eventful week since our NCAA’s recap! Ryan Crookham hit the Transfer Portal, Snyder beats Taz at an exciting RAF 07 here in Tampa, and lot of coaching/portal fodder! On today's Basch & The Brain, we dive into it all. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - We’re Back from RAF 02:15 - J Robinson Passes Away08:00 - Ryan Crookham Hits the Portal14:35 - Caleb Campos Not Going Anywhere21:20 - Stanford Guys24:40 - Coaching Moves34:40 - RAF 7 Experience01:03:00 - RAF Card RecapRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected]. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

The 2026 NCAA Finals are in the books & so is the 2025-2026 College Wrestling Season. On today’s ‘Basch & The Brain’, we recap the medal round & NCAA Finals and discuss some of the weekend’s best storylines. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro & Setting The Stage05:00 - Young Champs This Year!08:20 - 125lbs Picture Wrap-Up22:25 - 133lbs33:55 - 141 lbs46:30 - 149 lbs01:03:40 - 157 lbs01:14:30 - 165 lbs01:23:55 - 174 lbs01:28:40 - 184 lbs01:43:40- 197 lbs01:50:45 - 285 lbs02:02:30 - Heartbreakers02:04:15 - Teams: The Good, The Bad & The UglyRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected]. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

The Final Day of the College Wrestling Season is HERE! On today's Basch & The Brain, we recap the Semis and Bloodround, and preview tonight's Finals & Medal Round. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - We've Made it to Day 3 of NCAA's!02:00 - 125 lbs07:55 - 133 lbs15:30 - 141 lbs25:40 - 149 lbs33:00 - 157 lbs 45:25 - 165 lbs48:05 - 174 lbs55:07 - 184 lbs01:01:55 - 197 lbs01:10:05 - 285 lbs01:15:15 - Team Scores & Scenario01:21:50 - DraftKings Betting OddsRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected]. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Quarterfinals are in the books & we look to tonight’s Semi & Blood Round! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Quarterfinals in The Books!03:30 - Current Team Scenario12:00 - 125 lbs21:30 - 133 lbs25:15 - 141 lbs29:00 - 149 lbs37:30 - 157 lbs42:15 - 165 lbs46:50 - 174 lbs53:20 - 184 lbs50:00 - 197 lbs01:06:20 - 285 lbsRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected]. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

The SINGLE GREATEST DAY of wrestling all year is HERE! On today’s Basch & The Brain, we’re previewing it all, including the NCAA Quarterfinals! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The Best Day of Wrestling Is Here!02:15 - Teams: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly15:00 - 125 lbs21:00 - 133 lbs23:00 - 141 lbs27:15 - 149 lbs30:40 - 157 lbs33:15 - 165 lbs40:45 - 174 lbs43:55 - 184 lbs45:25 - 197 lbs51:15 - Heavyweight55:00 - Betting Odds for QuartersRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected]. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Round fo the 2026 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships in the Books! On this episode of Basch & The Brain, we recap all the Round 1 action & preview the Round 2 action! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Round 1 is in the Books!03:00 - 125 lbs09:10 - 133 lbs15:20 - 141 lbs18:30 - 149 lbs21:40 - 157 lbs26:30 - 165 lbs29:40 - 174 lbs32:10 - 184 lbs40:00 - 197 lbs50:45 - 285 lbs54:25 - Team Scores & Situation Way Too Early56:40 - BetOnline Round 2 Odds!Rokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected]. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Day 3 of NCAA's Week & we're live to go through all sorts of different betting odds & lines and then Adam Fellers & Izzy Martinez join us! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Day 3 of NCAA’s Week!04:30 - Historical Storylines09:30 - Freshman Potential for AA’s17:10 - Betting on NCAA’s25:00 - Odds on Iowa Having a Finalist?28:30 - Odds on Team Finishes42:00 - Adam Fellers Joins for Some NCAA Talks50:30 - Individual Betting Odds01:10:00 - Izzy Joins for Some NCAA FodderRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected]. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Day 2 of NCAA's Week & we're live to talk about our 2026 All Feel Good Team, WrestleStat's Bold Predications, and more! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Start of the Show09:20 - Brutal Practice Mat14:00 - Basch Caught Heat for Picks!19:15 - All Feel Good Team w/ 125lbs & 133lbs29:30 - 141lbs & 149lbs37:40 - 157lbs & 165lbs44:40 - 174lbs & 184lbs48:10 - 197lbs & 285lbs57:45 - WrestleStat’s Predictions 125-15701:13:45 - WrestleStat’s Predictions 165-28501:22:30 - WrestleStat’s Team Predictions01:26:50 - Iowa Fodder on Assistant Coach PositionRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected]. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.