As of right now, I think Iowa State sends 8 or 9 to the NCAA tournament. With that said 197 is thus far the weakest spot in the lineup, BUT 184 has two talented grapplers fighting for the spot, either of which could bump up to 197 giving Iowa State then 9 to 10 NCAA qualifiers. At this point I only see three of them making the award stand, though two of them at NCAA title contender status.
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| 125 Kysen Terukina or Aden Reeves Freshman OR Freshman Record: 8-7 OR Record: 16-15 NCAA: 21'NQ OR BIG 12: 21'6th |
Terukina upset his way into NCAA qualification by defeating Cody Phippen of Air Force last season 9-6 at the BIG 12's. I think a full season of varsity wrestling will allow him opportunity to earn an allocation this year, rather than having to steal one. With that said, I'll admit my bias for Aden Reeves. He grew up in my Great Grandparent's house & his great aunt dated my Grandpa for 10 years. So of course I want to see him do well and be successful. I think he can be. He's struggled a bit, but with the kind of coaching he's getting at Iowa State & the work I know he's putting in, I don't doubt his capabilities. He does own an 11-9 victory over Nebraska's Liam Cronin.
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| 133 Zach Redding Freshman Record: 10-7 NCAA: 21'NQ BIG 12: 21'3rd |
In 10 victories last season, Redding had some good wins. 6-0 over Reece Witcraft of Oklahoma State, a 6-5 tiebreaker over Kyle Biscoglia of Northern Iowa, an 84 victory over South Dakota State's Zach Price and most impressive a 20-7 major decision over Mosha Schwartz of Northern Colorado. Will be an NCAA qualifier again for the Cyclones.
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| 141 Ian Parker OR Todd Small Senior OR Senior Record: 99-34 OR Record: 43-23 NCAA: 19'NQ, 20'NQ, 21'NQ OR 20'NQ BIG 12: 18'5th, 19'4th, 20'1st, 21'2nd OR 20'WC SOUTHERN SCUFFLE: 19'R12 OR 19'5th CKLV: 20'4th OR 20'4th |
Although pinned by Jaydin Eierman in their only meeting, Parker is 1-2 overall with Chad Red of Nebraska and 3-4 over all with Dom Demas of Oklahoma. As far as I'm concerned this does make him a candidate for the NCAA title, as well as the BIG 12 title.
I realize that you only deserve what you earn & with coaches like Kevin Dresser, Brent Metcalf and Derek St. John, Cyclone wrestlers probably recite that prayer breakfast, lunch and dinner. Nevertheless it is a shame that someone with the talent of Todd Small will most likely ride out the last year of his career a backup. He's not going to win a national title in the way that Parker might, but he'd place at in-season tournaments, have some notable wins and qualify for the NCAA's.
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| 149 Jarrett Degen Senior Record: 96-38 NCAA: 18'R12, 19'7th, 20'NQ, 21'NQ BIG 12: 18'3rd, 19'2nd, 20'3rd, 21'4th CKLV: 18'R12, 20'6th SOUTHERN SCUFFLE: 19'5th |
I am so, so, so, SO happy that Jarrett Degen has another year of eligibility left. I don't know who that was competing for the Cyclones last season, but that wasn't the Jarrett Degen I know. Injuries? A victim of the short season? I can't put my finger on it. All I know is that he is SOOOOO much better than how he performed last season. I'd like to think that he's going to come into the 2021-2022 on fire, winning matches that cement him into maybe making a run at the NCAA title, but for right now I'll call him an All American. No reason to think he can't get on the award stand again. Two wins over 5th place Brock Mauller of Missouri and an 18-8 major decision over 8th place Jonathan Millner of Appalachian State.
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| 157 David Carr Sophomore Record: 61-2 NCAA: 20'NQ*, 21'1st BIG 12: 20'1st, 21'1st CKLV: 20'3rd |
The defending NCAA champion, Carr has some challenges standing in his way if he is to reclaim his throne. His greatest? Ryan Deakin of Northwestern, who owns a 9-3 victory over the young Cyclone. In wrestling a clash of styles can present the greatest of challenges and Deakin's style doesn't pose well for Carr. It's not that Carr doesn't have other challenges, he does, but that is the one I think poses the most threat. As long as he figures him out, could be looking at title #2.
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| 165 Austin Kraisser Senior Record: 67-38 SOUTHERN SCUFFLE: 17'R12 RENO: 20'5th |
I'm giving this one a chance. A smidgen of a chance. Kraisser has wrestled in and been unable to make it out of four Southern Conference tournaments. BUT, maybe, JUST maybe the change of scenery is what he needed. Not holding my breath on this one, but won't be overtly shocked if he ends up qualifying by year's end.
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| 174 Julian Broderson Freshman Record: 27-12 |
Broderson has already proven that he is going to be a nice addition to the Cyclone lineup. Victories over Anthony Mantanona of Oklahoma, Anthony Montalvo of Oklahoma State, Corey Hazel of Lock Haven, Canton Marriott of Missouri and most noted and 8-3 victory over Abe Assad of Iowa. He'll be another national qualifier for the Cyclones if not a little better.
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| 184 Marcus Coleman OR Joel Shapiro Junior OR Sophomore Record: 81-33 OR 40-21 NCAA: 19'NQ, 20'NQ, 21'NQ OR BIG 12: 19'4th, 20'5th, 21'4th OR SOUTHERN SCUFFLE: 19'6th OR 19'R12 |
I'm almost positive Coleman takes this wrestle-off and he takes it rather handedly. In the case, an NCAA qualifier, top 16 wrestler, maybe top 12. I can understand why Shapiro wants to go 184, results wise he has better quality wins. NCAA qualifiers Zach Carlson of South Dakota State, Zach Braunagel of Illinois and Michale Fagg-Daves of Rider. However, I don't think he can beat Coleman, which makes the move back up to 197 logical.
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| HWT Sam Schuyler Junior Record: 54-37 NCAA: 21'NQ MAC: 21'5th |
I was a little surprised when Gannon Gremmel opted out of his final year of eligibility but I knew when the "extra year" was announced that not everyone would take it. Gremmel was a BIG 12 champion and an All American, tough shoes to fill. I don't think Buffalo transfer Schuyler will quite fill them to that degree, but he'll be a welcomed addition to the Cyclone lineup. An NCAA qualifier for sure.
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125 - NQ
133 -NQ
141 - Champion
149 - AA
157 - Champion
165 - Miracle Max Says it'd take a miracle, but stranger things have happened NQ
174 - NQ
184 - NQ
197 - NQ if Shapiro ends up moving up to 197
HWT - NQ
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