Way-Too-Early 2024 NCAA Wrestling Championship PREDICTIONS!

[@l.rongardner2150]

The NCAA should let Daton Fix come back every year until finally he wins an NCAA title.

[@jeff-hh9mc]

Harsh comment.

[@fitpresenter2030]

He's a regular fixture.

[@andizzyJD12]

Drake Ayala is coming back too.

[@Songsgood4u]

As a hokie fan, I was surprised that you chose Eddie ventresca because my pick at 125 is Arizona state, Richard Figueroa. Because he beat Matt Ramos at the cliff keen Las Vegas finals this year.

[@Nannerb4]

Dang bro

[@CroMagJohnson]

good call on figueroa!

[@masterexploder4312]

Caleb hensen really impressed me and he was only a freshman. I can see him winning 149

[@blaket7837]

ridge lovett homie

[@Nannerb4]

dang bro you were on it

[@stewygriffin2888]

I believe Pat McKee has one year left. I think Troy spratley and Ayala make some news off of red shirts. Vito also confirmed he’d be wrestling next season.

[@AntiPattern328]

You definitely need to take into account the new "Rules" for NCAA Wrestling in 2024. Huge changes!!! 3 point takedowns, 2,3,4 back points, no riding time points, this will change the landscape of collegiate wrestling in a big way!

[@FancoWrestling]

You’ve got that right! 3 point takedown? WOW!

[@chloethacker]

@@FancoWrestling i have been a fanatic/maniac fan of wrestling since 2001. I went to the state finals in indiana for my first exp. I am addicted to the greatest sport of all time. I played baseball at Indiana University. All that being said; the 2 best "A" games of any wrestler on the planet (that i have seen since 2001) are Saduleuv and Gable. Neither have aby competition in the world. in fact a match between those 2 for 200 grand should happen. make it a catch weight of no more than a 15 pound diff.

[@dinocollins720]

Not official yet

[@hollismallory2757]

What the hell?

[@dinocollins720]

@@hollismallory2757 lol it's not official yet. Everyone is speaking like it's a done deal but it's not yet lol

[@casey5654]

I knew Shane Van Ness’s dad a little in college. I went to Rutgers but was not a wrestler there. His dad, Rodney, was also an excellent wrestler and a nice guy to boot.

[@rylanmcclure2070]

There's a lot you forgot to mention at 197 like brooks moving up to it, Ferrari coming back, and Buchanan coming back

[@lilbjb9898]

Brooks might even go up to 197, a finals matchup with he and Ferrari would be wild.

[@MT-wo5fs]

Where is AJ Ferrari at now? He's out on bail?

[@sethjenkins9263]

I think Hidlay said he was bumping up anyways

[@thewrestlingguy123]

Pat McKee has another year and i predict Aaron brooks moves to 197 and wins it and Bernie Truax goes to 184. Great video and keep going man!

[@michaelmiller4777]

Pat McKee does not have another year

[@michaelmiller4777]

@@TylerPerry07 yup I guess so I didn’t think he did

[@xzjayz7925]

David car to Penn state? That ain’t happening. He’s all about Iowa State, he’s done it before at Iowa State. Pretty sure he can do it again. Even recently with the new Iowa state commits, his comments are fairly recent saying “go cyclones” or “let’s run it”. I just think he’s all about being a cyclone and is loyal enough to stay.

[@mikedonnelly2604]

Don't think he's moving but he has friendships and ties with many PSU wresters..and their faith so it's not 100% out of the question.. but doubfull

[@juantheman7127]

Don’t sleep on ridge Lovett he gonna come back 💪🏽💪🏽

[@rootsgrassusa]

im sure he would love guys sleeping ON him lmaoo

[@paigekirk48]

Exactly. My money is all on him❤

[@loganmiller2290]

😬

[@jamesroe8934]

Hey Josia! Just saw you sipping an energy drink! That was pretty cool seeing you in that video

[@EvanDodd709]

Watch out for me-unranked, not in a D1 school with wrestling, & haven’t been on a team in 5 years since highschool. Ima win a natty when I choose a new school to go to. Gotta get a major too I suppose.

[@chrislembeck5324]

Thank you for the information and predictions, J, much appreciated. Please keep up the good work.

[@harrysmith6172]

I like Jaxson Smith at MD....a sleeper at 197

[@mikedonnelly2604]

Agree..saw his matches at the big 10's and was pretty impressive not winning but who he beat and his wrestling..

[@dramaking9377]

You should do a show about the new rules changes in NCA Wrestling. I like the changes. 3 pt takedown and no rising time point unless you get near fall points. Near fall points change as well. No more Will Lewan stalls waiting on a Rideout point.

[@cgmoran91]

I was just going to ask the same question.

[@cjmontoya9100]

Or Starocci... he is a beast but a LOT of his riding on top is pinching the knee, spiral and hang on... that's it in every televised match I saw of his last year.

[@dramaking9377]

@@cjmontoya9100 agreed. The rules changes are gonna make some of these guys change

[@brybry865]

Caleb Henson is one to watch out for at 149.

[@MT-wo5fs]

How did he do at the NCAA nationals? I know he transferred from Iowa and I was pretty upset that the Hawks lost him but they got Real Woods at his weight!

[@loganmiller2290]

Good pick

[@reedfullmer584]

How could you not mention CJ Composto at 141. Not only is he a returning All-American, but had a win over Alirez at the 2022 NCAA Championships.

[@reedfullmer584]

I know he is my pick and is a complete dark horse for this upcoming year. Including John Vinciguerra at heavyweight.

[@fanman71]

How do you think Bernie Truax to PSU will affect the team standings ? Is it basically a wash between him & Max Dean (where he finished last year at the NCAA's) ?

[@scottmiller9147]

Truax is supposedly going 184….brooks to 197

[@Footestomper]

Last 3 years Bernie finished 4th at 174, 4th at 184, and 4th at 197 (beating Beard and Dean in succession). Word is he was in the 190-192 range, so the suspicion is Brooks goes up to 197, Truax down to 184. We'll have to wait to see!

[@robertpalatsky5017]

Interested to see if/where Bernie Truax and David Carr transfer. Alos wondering how Iowa reloads and Penn State progressess last year despite losing RBY/MAx Dean. Also Starocci is gonna be interesting. I do expect him to redshirt, would love to see him return or perhaps David Carr transfers to fill that void.I also wanna see what wrestlers take the next step next year, whether that means finally winning national titles or guys just becoming All-Americans/ reaching the podium. Also, curious to see how AJ Ferrari lookscoming back from his off the mat issues. Looking forward to next year.

[@lilbjb9898]

Bernie Traux already transferred to Penn State, so that solves the vacancy that Max Dean left. At 133 I wouldn’t be surprised if they landed Nagao, or honestly even Chris Cannon from Northwestern. It will be interesting to see if Griffith transfers to Penn State and replaces Facundo.

[@robertpalatsky5017]

@@lilbjb9898 totally forgot about Griffith. Is he definitely transferring

[@lilbjb9898]

@@robertpalatsky5017 he’s in the portal, and in his post ncaa interview he said that he wanted something new. I think he still has the option to come back but I doubt he does.

[@lilbjb9898]

@@vikramray3815 Could very well be true. Now the question is what’s going to happen with Facundo. The fact that he went 0-2 at NCAA’s overshadows the fact that he beat both Amine & Kharchla last season as a Freshman.

[@MT-wo5fs]

Where is AJ Ferrari at now?

[@AntiPattern328]

141??? Alirez and Hardy! Also, Nebraska gets back their 149 finalist.... Maybe? Peyton Robb is back at 157, too... Alred, Pinto..... Wow! I'm feeling a lot will happen with Nebraska this next year and I'm not a Nebraska guy but still... They might be the team to beat next year.

[@thatguyforsure7819]

Sorry to see you closed up shop. Best of luck in your new endeavors!

[@kr-qe5xn]

Don’t forget about Jacori Teemer

[@kylecooke1637]

Jimmy Mullen for HWT, 3x state champ in NJ and took off his sophomore year for worlds. gonna make a big run

[@yourdaddy6030]

Nah it'll be the cohltrain or big Greg.

[@zackw1340]

It’s crazy how a guy that can take Olympic redshirt in 2020 get the covid year and Olympic redshirt again in 2024 and still be practically a junior or senior in college lol

[@andu1854]

I think richard Figueroa of ASU is going to have a really good season and o think he could be an All American

[@CroMagJohnson]

good call!

[@dramaking9377]

The rules changes are going to impact who wins. 3 pt takedown favors Levi Haines with that lightning fast high crotch. Kerk needs some heart. He seems to give up but with the riding time point change he may not get ridden and gassed. How does that same rule change impact Starocci who likes to sit on that leg and ride a ton? The near fall change is going to effect Woods with his tilts. I'm excited to see how it unfolds. Hopefully rhe rules committee doesn't change a ton. Hopefully they just tell refs 3 unanswered shots is a stall. Another immediate one is a point with the wrestler getting the point having choice of up, down or nuetral for a shot at an escape point. We need the defensive wrestlers weeded out. Sick 9f the Will Lewans of the world playing Offensive lineman!

[@theOptimisticRealist]

The ventresca pick aged like milk

[@connorvroegh6247]

David carr will not transfer Penn state there has not been a single rumor that he is transferring. My opinion he’s to loyal to Iowa state plus his dad is the club coach for Iowa state.

[@stevenjonesiam]

What's up man. We're is all the Us Open content. Just asking. Lot's of big names. Keep it up.

[@preston6676]

Is it ever too early to speculate? I'd love to hear your take on the proposed rules changes that are being discussed as well and if those help or hurt the sport.

[@jwerdy5179]

They need to cancel that. Way too much change and further complicating the sport

[@kamandstella1646]

Don’t forget about ridge Lovett

[@Slapthematwrestling]

Meyer Shapiro at 149 or 157. Either weight….watch out!

[@skysthelimitlearning2110]

Andrew alirez takes an Olympic redshirt he's said that in multiple interviews, there is no mention of brock Hardy interesting

[@marcelmallory2761]

I would not be surprised to see Carter bump up.

[@williamoleary9330]

The First Round and Quarterfinals were awesome to watch and listen to. Yes listen to because we didn’t have to deal with DC and his stories. I mean seriously the guys stories had stories and those stories had side stories. He didn’t call 99% of any match, it was unbearable. I had to mute it because it was that horrible. ESPN, please just give us Sean, Jim Gibbons and Rock Harrison. Or Jim, Tim Johnson and Rock Harrison with Shane on the floor, but no more Daniel Cormier and his not calling matches, talking over everyone else and those STORIES!!! Please🙏

[@stevenhines650]

How can Dayton Fix come back if he's been to the NCAA'S four times? Am I missing something?

[@fanman71]

COVID redshirt gave everyone a additional year of eligibility regardless of they competed or not.

[@stevenhines650]

@@fanman71 OK. Thanks.

[@stevenhines650]

​@@fanman71 I didn't realize that he took a redshirt in 2019-2020. That threw me.

[@farbeyonddriven8173]

Levi will bump up. Just a matter of when. But IF Carr comes to PSU then what? Under your predictions PSU could have Levi 157, Carr 165 and Facundo at 74 if Carter red shirts. Otherwise Facundo may hit the portal. Finally, I have to wonder why a top 125 pounder doesn't transfer to State College for at least a team national title. What gives at this weigh for Cael?

[@kristopherwilson506]

I don't see Carter redshirting. Not with the opportunity to go for 4 now. He's dominating the weight class. And the guys they have in that room, he could train freestyle 80% of the time and probably win the title again. I could see Facundo transferring if Carr transfers to PSU as for 125, I got nothing hahaha

[@scottmiller9147]

I’d pump the brakes on the Haines to 165 talk…..just keep paying attention and you’ll see soon!!!!😮😮😮😮

[@Maddie-nx3hb]

well psu just got mesenbrink and im sure cael prob has his eyes on shane griffith which would shake things up that much more

[@farbeyonddriven8173]

@@Maddie-nx3hb Just saw that....and the plot thickens!!!

[@farbeyonddriven8173]

@@scottmiller9147 Just going off what a family friend told me. As the title indicates....WAY TO EARLY!

[@michaelswick4251]

Carleton Haselrig or Gable Stevson

[@jakecongleton7108]

Wish you’d come back man. Miss ur content..

[@BhavyaRama]

Mckee will be returning next season

[@emilianozuniga262]

I saw you in a food theory video. When did you start there!?

[@dinocollins720]

I don't think Carr will leave ISU nor do I think Carter will take a redshirt

[@justinflott5133]

I don’t see David leaving Metcalf and where his Dad went. He is Iowa State all the way imo.

[@Slapthematwrestling]

Vito will 100% be wrestling the NCAA season next year.

[@boots6110]

Almost thought you forgot about Ridge but nope.

[@Spittingfacts84]

Kerkvleit is gonna have to actually ride. The way he sits on ankles he will be hit for stalling. That is how he wins most matches

[@ericday2427]

He's kinda disappointing

[@yourdaddy6030]

​@@ericday2427 not really when you consider he only lost to Mason Parris this past season and prior to that he had to deal with Gable for two seasons. Insanely good competition he's had to deal with. Not disappointing at all.

[@dinocollins720]

You forgot Stephen Buchanan will be back at 197lbs he's my pick for the win!

[@brandonhess9981]

Buchanan doesn’t stand a chance against brooks. Brooks is definitely going 197 and will win it easily

[@dinocollins720]

@@brandonhess9981 I actually agree that if Brooks wrestles 197 he will win it, but that's an "if." My prediction is twofold: If Brooks goes up he takes 1st Buchannan 2nd. If he doesn't, Buchanan will be in the title contention. TBH it's hard for me to go all-in on him without seeing him for well over a year but I he's my "too-early" prediction. Also, Sanderson said Truax will likely slot the lineup at 197.

[@robertpalatsky5017]

Assuming Starocci redshirts, I'd expect MEkhi to win the title, UNLESS David Carr moves up to 174, either at Penn State or another school. We'll have to wait and see.

[@Slapthematwrestling]

Foca is back and he did beat Lewis for 3rd at NCAAs

[@crazythomas_]

we just gonna forget about a healthy austin gomez??

[@douglasmcleod7481]

You ever heard of ridge Lovett at 149 ??

[@shadowdreamz9980]

watch out for jackorie teemer

[@derian5601]

What about AJ Ferrari?

[@BobHenson-l6y]

Watch out for a rising star at 149lbs. Caleb Henson from Virginia Tech

[@dangerpowers4582]

Keegan O'Toole is most likely going to be a 4 timer.

[@jeff-hh9mc]

Took third and first twice. Did the third place season not count do to Covid?

[@dangerpowers4582]

@jeff-hh9mc Yes, he was gifted an extra year of eligibility.

[@redbull9554]

It’s never too early

[@danielbraswell3334]

Some good picks

[@scottmiller9147]

Lots of smoke brooks is headed to 197….especially now with truax coming in…..and I’m pretty sure Romero at 184 is done

[@Lifemagic364]

Romero def done

[@heathrobertson7987]

I always enjoyr your content, but this was a little too Penn St Homer. They don't need anymore help recruiting.

[@FancoWrestling]

I mean Bernie Truax just ended up at Penn State. . .

[@peeblesnumber1944]

You don’t think Robb will come back?

[@justinflott5133]

Will Yianni bump to 70 for 2025?

[@robertpalatsky5017]

AS a PSU fan, I would LOVE to see David Carr join the Nittany Lions. I also think this decision could depend on what Starocci and Brooks do. I expect Starocci to take the Olympic redshirt, then join UFC. IF this happens and Brooks doesn't redshirt (or even if he does), definitely think Carr would come in and take the spot, either at 165 or 174 with Alex Facundo taking whichever spot Starocci doesn't. Though I doubt it would happen, there's a RARE scenario where Carr joins Penn State, takes over 165, Facundo redshirts and Starocci/Brooks retain their spots at 174/184 respectively.

[@scottmiller9147]

I would also love to see Carr come to psu….but this rumor has been alive for years….and I think a rumor is all it will ever be😢

[@robertpalatsky5017]

@@scottmiller9147 That's true, but a guy can dream

[@straitdh7876]

Alirez is taking an Olympic shirt this year

[@darricksheridan9221]

Spencer lee isnt out

[@thesoccertrotter1]

Lachlan McNeil winning acc 141

[@Profoundaj]

You may want to mention RBY losing, Spencer wasn't in the finals. Of all the finals matches RBY was the most significant upset.

[@vaughnjones8768]

There's no way you can pick Van Ness to win but not Levi Haines; if Ben Keuter doesn't use his red shirt he'd smoke Casioppi

[@cmap4519]

Carr transferring to PSU? That would be tough to see Facundo sit out a year.

[@robertwestover2125]

Be the best thing for Facundo. He was lax and too defensive the latter half of the year. Being in the wrestling room with Carr (as the heir apparent) would improve him immensely. Steel sharpens steel.

[@ericday2427]

Plus PSU has some hammers coming in at those weights

[@cyclonesurveyor]

gable stevenson said hes coming back for 2024

[@matthofmann7517]

Kaleb Romero is out of Eligibility

[@traviswillis1953]

I think your forgetting jacori teemer

[@skysthelimitlearning2110]

Figueroa wins it at 125 calling it

[@jordanbanks6655]

Ohio State has a really dangerous looking kid coming in at HW

[@scottmiller9147]

Ohio st has several young studs

[@ericday2427]

Yeah ! They're taking Pennsylvania guys.

[@jacksonvaldez5061]

Trent Hidlay is going to 197 and even though I am an nc state fan, he's going to take that title.

[@stevenguzzo]

You know Aaron Brooks is bumping up to 197 too.. no one's beating Brooks

[@connorvroegh6247]

Did you forget about ridge Lovett who could back next year and he would be a big threat in 149 weight class. I mean he was a National finalist 2 years ago.

[@Lifemagic364]

Watch the rest of the video

[@connorvroegh6247]

@@Lifemagic364 i did i just don’t think ridge Lovett will go up and that why I explained he’s a threat at 149

[@connorvroegh6247]

Also another reason ridge will not go up is because Peyton Robb will be back

[@013Cosmos]

Aj Ferrari could come back at heavyweight

[@D_Heidtke]

Brooks is going 197..Truax will be at 184

[@allenbrantley4249]

You just don’t wanna give Keegan any type of respect😢

[@jamescarrollpinson2262]

He predicted Griffith would beat him this year in the finals.

[@ellerysmith1650]

Bold prediction gabe Arnold upsets everyone

[@hypocrisy1013]

Don’t sleep on Chris Foca at 174.

[@natestakely1478]

Not 1 Buckeye in the montage a Tommy Ryan? Mmmmmmmmmm

[@itzmatthew2125]

aj ferrari next year

[@spencerlanners3337]

McKee is coming back

[@Energy_Apprentice_Ken]

My pick 125 Ramos 133 Vito 141 real 149 Gomez 157 Hanes 165 otoole 174 starocci 184 brooks 197 AJ 285 Kerkvliet given that none of these guys Olympic redshirt

[@Incongruous1989]

This is pretty much how I see it. Way too early and rule changes can make a difference. But in general, this aligns with the actual power in each class.

[@brandonhess9981]

Brooks is 100% going 197 and Ferrari has huge legal problems to get thru first I doubt he even wrestles next year

[@ericday2427]

Truax said in a State College article that he'll be at 184

[@Slapthematwrestling]

Gomez isn’t coming back next year he just announced

[@robertweaver2960]

**** love your insights, but take a breath and slow down just a little bit to be more effective in your presentation.

[@thesoccertrotter1]

Ventresca, Henson, VT got a title shot in 2024

[@aaronjohnson8995]

I’m pretty sure Shane Griffith is going to 174

[@TylerPerry07]

Pat McKee is coming back

[@cyclonesfan9169]

Please NO! David Carr don’t leave ISU.

[@gregz1235]

What if Ferrari comes back?

[@blankcheck2276]

He gets smacked by Brooks who’s most likely bumping to 97

[@rhebbhulett]

Woods wins. They’re finals match was fubar. They better fix the review process.

[@paulenger-dt1bw]

Tanner Sloan wins convincingly at 197

[@D_Heidtke]

No with Brooks going 197

[@Дискокапатич]

Yo Fanco please notice this comment. Did you know that Neil DeGrasse Tyson was a wrestler.

[@brendanmiller7387]

Yo is AJ Ferrari ever gonna come back

[@fullmetta2764]

Very unlikely.

[@TheSixer211]

Andrew Alirez to win!

[@DRunneberg1]

Carr will never go to PSU.

[@Ryan_YoungUSA]

HAINES wins gold in 24

[@brianstuart6987]

Uh-leer-ez-Alirez

[@jeffdarnell7942]

I'm literally...STILL shocked Lee lost his bid for his 4th. If HE didn't win his 4th, we will never have a 4timer at Iowa.

[@michaelmiller4777]

125 sucks now

[@ericday2427]

Maybe so.. but not in years to come... Buncha hammers coming out of Pa