Aaron Brooks Facing Suspension, Huge Ben Askren Update; Basch & The Brain | 316

Fun Basch & The Brain this morning as we do what we do: talk about what's going on in the landscape of wrestling. 0:30 - Intro & Game Gable07:30 - Ben Askren Update12:00 - Aaron Brooks Facing A Suspension35:20 - Fargo Two Weeks from Today, Pin System Disaster Lingering?44:50 - High School Wrestling Rankings P4P Top 1051:30 - Questions & Topics from the ChatBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!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 at BaschSolutions.com.SUBSCRIBE FOR VIDEO ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTYTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbaschINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbaschBASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamaniaARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

No shortage of topics in the wrestling world this week!0:00 - Intro & Gable Game8:30 - Carter Starocci Allegations28:05 - Jax Forrest Wrestling in Fargo -> Budapest, Ranking Series32:10 - Tony Ramos Turns Down Northern Colorado Job36:00 - Current Coaching Scene Needs42:30 - Bo Basset Follow-up46:00 - Updated Thoughts on Bo’s Destination51:00 - Bo & Iowa a Mutual Split?57:30 - Training at the RTC/250 Mile Radius58:45 - Traeger & Grill TalkBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!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 at BaschSolutions.com.SUBSCRIBE FOR VIDEO ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTYTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbaschINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbaschBASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamaniaARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

Over the weekend, big news dropped as Bo Bassett decommitted from Iowa & Melvin Miller followed that up by eliminating them from contention. We dove into it all this morning on Basch & The Brain!07:45 - Bo Bassett Decommits from Iowa11:20 - Melvin Miller Removed Iowa from Top Schools13:25 - What Bo's Dad Bill Bassett Shared with Willie31:15 - So, Who Needs a 149lber?37:10 - How the NIL Package Will Look Now38:15 - Iowa Will Have To Go Hard After the Class of 202739:48 - Looking at the Top 10 at Class of 2027Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!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 at BaschSolutions.com.SUBSCRIBE FOR VIDEO ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTYTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbaschINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbaschBASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamaniaARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

Wrapping up the week with a Live Basch & The Brain!01:30 - Today’s Gable Game10:20 - Willie Makes a BIG Purchase14:30 - Coaching Carousel16:30 - Northern Colorado Position24:05 - Scotti Sentes Stepping Down from Campbell30:30 - Rev Share Updates36:30 - Going Through the Live Chat44:40 - Jordan Williams Arrested53:30 Coach KD Joins Live From BrazilBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!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 at BaschSolutions.com.SUBSCRIBE FOR VIDEO ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTYTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbaschINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbaschBASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamaniaARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

In this episode of Basch & The Brain Live, we recap an electric Final X 2025 event with no shortage of drama, dominance, and surprises. From David Carr taking out Mesenbrink to Levi Haines showing out, we break down the biggest wins and upsets. PJ Duke stuns Yianni, Zahid dominates Dake, and Spencer Lee punches another World Team ticket. We also talk about Kyle Snyder’s 11th straight team, Wyatt Hendrickson’s thriller, and the impact of true third matches and delayed wrestle-offs. Plus, a look at women’s freestyle & Helen Maroulis making her 15th straight team, Real American Freestyle’s growth, and Poulin’s transfer to Iowa State.07:30 - Delayed Wrestle-offs14:30 - True Third Matches17:49 - 74kg: David Carr beats Mitchell Mesenbrink21:20 - 79kg: Levi Haines is a Hoss24:45 - 125kg: Wyatt Hendrickson Puts on a Thriller28:45 - 92kg: Hidlay vs Barr was a Battle33:20 - 97kg: Kyle Snyder Makes 11th Straight Team38:45 - 65kg: Real Woods 1-0 in Making World Teams43:00 - 70kg: PJ Duke Stuns Yianni54:20 - 57kg: Spencer Lee Back on a Team56:15 - 86kg: Zahid Dominated Dake01:00:30 - Women’s Freestyle Recap01:07:30 - Steveo Poulin to Iowa State, NCAA Housekeeping01:10:20 - Can Real American Freestyle Succeed?Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!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 at BaschSolutions.com.SUBSCRIBE FOR VIDEO ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTYTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbaschINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbaschBASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamaniaARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

RBY is back on the show today!0:45 - The Move to Stillwater2:45 - Training with Daton Fix05:00 - Transitioning to Freestyle09:25 - Getting a Big Win11:30 - Competing for Mexico14:00 - Audrey Jimenez & Sergio Vega17:00 - NIL / Brand, Current Thoughts19:30 - Getting Better in the Room23:00 - MMA Plans?25:30 - Final X PicksBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!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 at BaschSolutions.com.SUBSCRIBE FOR VIDEO ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTYTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbaschINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbaschBASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamaniaFOLLOW LUKE: https://www.instagram.com/luke__stanich/

It's Final X week! We talk:Bo Nickal Ben AskrenAJ Ferrari to NebraskaNational Duals Seeds ImplicationsMcHenry, Vasquez TransferringBeau Bartlett/Penn State Drama?Men's Final X PreviewWomen's Final X PreviewArmy, Kent State Coaching Announcements IncomingBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!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 at BaschSolutions.com.SUBSCRIBE FOR VIDEO ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTYTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbaschINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbaschBASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamaniaFOLLOW LUKE: https://www.instagram.com/luke__stanich/

In this episode, Lehigh standout Luke Stanich joins the show fresh off winning a best-of-three series to make his first U20 World Team. We talk about his rise from the New Jersey high school scene, overcoming an early deficit in the Trials finals, and how he’s quickly adjusting to freestyle with minimal experience. Luke reflects on his freshman season at Lehigh, his decision to bump up to 141, and the value of his redshirt year. We also dive into the culture in the Lehigh room, his path through NJ states, and the keys to his successful transition to college wrestling — plus a few rapid-fire questions and transfer portal thoughts to close it out.1:10 - Winning Best of 3 Series3:30 - Minimal Freestyle Experience7:00 - Down 0-4 Against Zepeda9:10 - Growth Points10:30 - Freshman Season Takeaways12:00 - Going up to 14114:30 - Redshirt Season15:20 - Lehigh Vibes for Next Season17:30 - Growing up in Jersey19:30 - Breaking Through at NJ States24:30 - Successful Transition to College28:45 - Rapid Fire Q&A34:20 - Transfer PortalBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!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 at BaschSolutions.com.SUBSCRIBE FOR VIDEO ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTYTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbaschINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbaschBASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamaniaFOLLOW LUKE: https://www.instagram.com/luke__stanich/

In this episode of Basch & The Brain Live, we break down the delay in Vito Arujau’s Final X wrestle-off, what it means for the series, and why it matters. We also talk about Oklahoma quietly continuing to stockpile talent with the addition of Hipolito, and the Army head coaching search narrowing to its final three. Plus, an update on AJ Ferrari, a look ahead to June 15th recruiting calls, and Willie’s Real American Freestyle trip and takeaways.01:30 - Vito Arujau Gets a Wrestle-off Delay for Final X15:30 - Oklahoma Picks Up Hipolito, Quietly Continuing to Load Up24:30 - Tyler Wells Buffaloes Willie29:40 - Army Head Coach Position Down To Final 332:30 - Update on AJ Ferrari41:15 - June 15th First Calls50:35 - Willie's Real American Freestyle Trip & UpdatesBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!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 at BaschSolutions.com.SUBSCRIBE FOR VIDEO ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTYTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbaschINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbaschBASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamaniaWILLIE ON TWITTER/X: https://twitter.com/MatScouts1WILLIE'S EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://rokfin.com/MatScouts

In this episode of Basch & The Brain Live on BASCHAMANIA, we react to the news that AJ Ferrari was denied admission at UNC and speculate on Troy Nickerson’s possible return to Army West Point. We then dive deep into the U20 World Team Trials, covering weight-by-weight highlights — including Anthony Knox’s 3 match rebound, Blaze back on the team, Duke’s dominance at 70kg, and Jayden James giving Dee Lockett & the 74kg field a serious push at 74kg. We also talk Henckel’s breakthrough, Mirasola brothers’ dominance, and McEnelly’s gritty win at 86kg. Plus: a U23 Nationals recap and Willie’s next move with Real American Freestyle.6:15: AJ Ferrari Got Denied at UNC18:10: Troy Nickerson to Army West Point?24:05: U20s - 57kg, Knox Turned it Around Late33:30 - 61kg - Blaze back on a World Team35:15 - 65kg - Was It a Takedown? 46:15 - 70kg - Duke Back on the Team49:05 - 74kg - Jayden James is a Dawg, but Lockett Too Much57:10 - 79kg - Henckel Breaks Through01:01:10 - 86kg - McEnelly Battles Back to Make Team01:05:40 - 92kg - Mirasola Back on World Team01:07:30 - 97kg - Rademacher Continues to Win01:09:30 - 125kg - Cole Mirasola Again Checks The Box01:16:30 - U23 Nationals - Who Is on the Team, Finals Rundown01:31:30 - Willie Takes a Job With Real American FreestyleBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!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 at BaschSolutions.com.SUBSCRIBE FOR VIDEO ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTYTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbaschINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbaschBASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamaniaWILLIE ON TWITTER/X: https://twitter.com/MatScouts1WILLIE'S PLATFORM FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://rokfin.com/MatScoutsSUBSCRIBE FOR AUDIO ON THE GO:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baschamania/id1475498491Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LBgpWGohZxuHHYGgJF9Mu