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Justin and Willie break down their biggest takeaways from the 2026 U23 World Championships in Las Vegas, where Team USA brought home 10 medals. They dig into Ben Davino's World title, Luke Lilledahl's tough tournament, Bo Bassett's performance, and silver-medal runs from Jayden James and Justin Rademacher. Plus Coby Merrill's bronze, how the U23 team spot should be decided, and where Team USA stands heading into Senior Worlds.

SHOW TIMESTAMPS:

• 0:00 - What a Weekend!
• 01:00 U23 Worlds Overview
• 03:55 - Lilledahl’s Tournament
• 09:40 - Davino World Champ!
• 16:15 - Bo Bassett’s Performance
• 22:50 - Jordan Williams
• 24:20 - Jayden James, 74kg
• 29:55 - 79kg and Picking Our Team
• 37:15 - Sinclair Will Be Fine
• 43:00 - Shumate’s Injury a Bummer
• 46:30 - Rademacher’s Weekend
• 51:25 - Coby Merrill
• 53:40 Team Picture & After Show

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On today's Basch & The Brain, we discuss the action so far at the U23 World Championships, including Team USA's Greco performance, the women's competition, and disappointing attendance.

We also get into Jesse Mendez appearing on Ohio State's roster, the upcoming All-Star Classic and its matchups, and questions surrounding Mikey Caliendo and Braeden Davis.

Plus, Little Rock hosting the Pac-12 Championships, Sadulaev winning his wrestle-off, and the growing bracket wars between USA Wrestling and FloWrestling.

SHOW TIMESTAMPS:

• 0:00 - Should We Release the Preshow
• 02:15 - Greco’s U23 World Performance, Womens Rundown
• 10:30 - U23 Worlds Attendance is BAD
• 16:10 - Jesse Mendez Coming Back?
• 21:45 - All-Star Classic Nuggets
• 34:25 - Boom or Busts Coming Soon
• 36:00 - All-Star Classic Matches
• 38:55 - Little Rock Hosting Pac-12’s, Sadulaev Wins Wrestle-Off
• 44:45 - Mikey Caliendo & Braeden Davis
• 51:20 - Bracket Wars Heating Up
• 01:12:55 - After Show

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It’s time for the Final Preseason Crystal Ball Rankings as we talk about some of the biggest storylines & expectations for the upcoming college wrestling season, including our expectations and the question marks with Iowa's upcoming season... + U23 World Championships are officially underway on Monday in Las Vegas!

SHOW TIMESTAMPS:

• 0:00 - It’s Officially Wrestling Season
• 05:45 - Robert Morris Adds Wrestling
• 14:30 - Oklahoma State Not Streaming OSU Invitational
• 23:50 - Super 32 Nuggets & Bachmann Going 190
• 30:50 - Crystal Ball Final Preseason Rankings
• 41:00 - Iowa Expectations
• 55:00 - 133lbs & Oklahoma State Repeating All 3 Champs?
• 01:03:00 - Blaze/Ono Weights Thesis
• 01:08:15 - 141lbs & 149lbs
• 01:18:45 - 157 &165
• 01:32:40 - What Will Mesenbrink Be Up at 174
• 01:43:00 - 184, 197 and 285 All Kinda Chalk
• 01:50:05 - Team Race
• 01:57:00 - Team Scores are Bananas
• 02:02:20 - Closing Out the Show

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Wrestling season is here! On today's Basch & The Brain, we discuss Amit Elor withdrawing from U23 Worlds, the growing number of Americans competing for other countries, and the latest Real American Freestyle announcements.

We also dive into National Duals and the All-Star Classic, Virginia Tech becoming a fan favorite, and Kyle Dake's opportunity to win World gold at a third weight class. Plus, we break down the Super 32 seeds!

SHOW TIMESTAMPS:

• 0:00 - The Season is Here!
• 01:00 - Amit Elor Out for U23’s
• 04:10 - Americans Competing for Other Countries at U23’s
• 12:55 - RAF Announcements
• 18:10 - National Duals & All-Star Classic
• 28:00 - Virginia Tech Becoming a Fan Favorite?
• 44:30 - Kyle Dake’s Opportunity to Win Gold at a 3rd Weight
• 51:10 - Likelihood of Dake Winning Gold
• 58:30 - Super 32 Seeds Done
• 01:16:25 - High School Careers & College Finishes
• 01:23:30 - Aftershow

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On today’s Basch & The Brain, we talk about what's coming up in the coming weeks, including the U23 World Championships next week and Super 32 after that! Also, Crystal Ball Updates coming soon?!

SHOW TIMESTAMPS:

• 0:00 - Happy Monday
• 05:00 - Crystal Ball Updates Coming?
• 09:45 - Konnor Doucet & Oklahoma State’s Lineup
• 26:05 - U23’s Rundown & Preview
• 51:45 - Super 32 Seeds Coming & Travel Notes

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On today’s Basch & The Brain, we talk Joe Sealey replacing the injured Matty Singleton on the U23 World Team, Bo Bassett heading to U23 Worlds, and some other questions surrounding the roster.

We also get into WrestleStat going premium, changes to the Bill Farrell, Jordan Oliver heading to Morgan State, and what the Protect College Sports Act could mean for college wrestling after passing the Senate.

Plus, we break down the new national high school rankings with six new #1’s and close out the show with some Big Ten and Iowa schedule talk.

SHOW TIMESTAMPS:

• 0:00 - We’re Back!
• 03:00 - Joe Sealey Replacing Matty Singleton
• 12:00 - Bo Bassett Going to U23’s & U23 World Team
• 21:30 - Endene Not on Roster?
• 23:25 - WrestleStat Going Premium
• 30:10 - Bill Farrell Switches from USAW to UWW
• 32:25 - Jordan Oliver to Morgan State
• 36:25 - Protect College Sports Act Passes Senate
• 44:00 - New National High School Rankings & 6 New #1’s
• 01:10:50 - Big Ten, Iowa Schedule Fodder

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Bo Bassett beats Real Woods in two straight at Final X, Who’s #1 is in the Books & we go around the sport as we close out September.

SHOW TIMESTAMPS:

• 0:00 - We’re back!
• 02:20 - Lack of Communication is Frustrating
• 15:50 - Bo Bassett beats Real Woods
• 26:45 - Future of Final X
• 45:00 - Who’s #1 Thoughts
• 51:30 - College Campuses
• 58:30 - Who’s #1 Takeaways

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An NCAA Wrestling program finally got hit with recruiting sanctions?! We'll dive in on today's Basch & The Brain.

SHOW TIMESTAMPS:

• 0:00 - We’re back!
• 01:30 - Iowa State Hit with Recruiting Violations
• 18:40 - The Punishment
• 34:30 - Bo Bassett/Real Woods Picks
• 41:20 - Checking the Chat and Talking Bracket Wars
• 54:30 - RAF 14 & Abu Dhabi
• 01:03:20 - Gable’s Statement

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It's the greatest time of the year! Tomorrow is the first day of fall, and wrestling is that much closer to being in full swing!

SHOW TIMESTAMPS:

• 0:00 - New Studio Loading...
• 04:00 - Super 32 Seeds
• 07:00 - Bill Barger Passing
• 12:05 - Gable’s Big Weekend
• 30:30 - RAF 13
• 50:45 - Jayden James Grayshirting
• 53:50 - Kennedy Blades Not Wrestling at Final X
• 01:00:30 - Who’s #1
• 01:20:55 - Questions from the Chat

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Oklahoma State's Benji Mower joins the show for a powerful conversation about his recent cancer diagnosis, the perspective that's helping him navigate it, and why he genuinely sees the battle as "a privilege." 

We also discuss his path to Oklahoma State, the culture in Stillwater, becoming a husband and father, his MMA aspirations, faith, and the mindset that's allowed him to choose happiness even while facing an incredibly difficult season of life. 

Benji's positivity and perspective are incredibly inspiring, and there's a lot to take away from this one. Learn more about Benji's journey and how you can support him at HelpBenji.com.

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