Iowa State is #7
http://www.flowrestling.org/ranking/1108-2016-recruiting-class-rankings
[h=3]7. Iowa State Cyclones[/h]5 Year Cycle: NR, #11, #10, NR, NR
Ranked Recruits:
#23-Sammy Colbray, OR (184/197)
#32-Kanen Storr, MI (141/149)
#50-Ian Parker, MI (133)
#67-Gannon Gremmel, IA (285)
Others: Gavin DeWitt, MO (133); Zemua Baptista, NE (149/157); Trey Meyer, WA (174)
In Ames: The Cyclones haven’t been at the level of their glory days, but they haven’t been as far off as some might think, either. Iowa State has finished between 11th and 14th the last four years, often with a patchwork line-up. That’s not too shabby. There should be optimism that, with a couple good classes, like this one, Top 10 days become the norm again.
Why They’re Here: This group represents a great upgrade to the talent in the room. All four ranked guys have very legitimate shots at starting early and should be staples in the line-up. They’ve all wrestled national schedules with great success. It was particularly important to land Gremmel. Finding a HWT is no small feat. He should take the burden off that spot for years.
Why They’re Not Higher: You could make a case that the Cyclone group is more balanced with prospects ranging from #23 and topping out at #67 as opposed to Purdue’s #99. But two things made me lean to the Boilers: 1) the star potential for Parriott and 2) clearer paths to start. Although he has the talent to win the spot, Parker will face hurdles including their star recruit from last year, Pupp Simmons.
Needs for Next Year: Currently 14th on the Junior Big Board, Austin Gomez is committed to ISU for 2017. With him, Parker and Pupp, the Cyclones should be set down low. I’d watch for KJ and staff to target 165-184.
Flashback Stat: The Cyclones’ Class of 2010 that was ranked 6th had big hitters Kyven Gadsen and Mike Moreno, but missed on Ryak Finch and Joey Cozart.
http://www.flowrestling.org/ranking/1108-2016-recruiting-class-rankings
[h=3]7. Iowa State Cyclones[/h]5 Year Cycle: NR, #11, #10, NR, NR
Ranked Recruits:
#23-Sammy Colbray, OR (184/197)
#32-Kanen Storr, MI (141/149)
#50-Ian Parker, MI (133)
#67-Gannon Gremmel, IA (285)
Others: Gavin DeWitt, MO (133); Zemua Baptista, NE (149/157); Trey Meyer, WA (174)
In Ames: The Cyclones haven’t been at the level of their glory days, but they haven’t been as far off as some might think, either. Iowa State has finished between 11th and 14th the last four years, often with a patchwork line-up. That’s not too shabby. There should be optimism that, with a couple good classes, like this one, Top 10 days become the norm again.
Why They’re Here: This group represents a great upgrade to the talent in the room. All four ranked guys have very legitimate shots at starting early and should be staples in the line-up. They’ve all wrestled national schedules with great success. It was particularly important to land Gremmel. Finding a HWT is no small feat. He should take the burden off that spot for years.
Why They’re Not Higher: You could make a case that the Cyclone group is more balanced with prospects ranging from #23 and topping out at #67 as opposed to Purdue’s #99. But two things made me lean to the Boilers: 1) the star potential for Parriott and 2) clearer paths to start. Although he has the talent to win the spot, Parker will face hurdles including their star recruit from last year, Pupp Simmons.
Needs for Next Year: Currently 14th on the Junior Big Board, Austin Gomez is committed to ISU for 2017. With him, Parker and Pupp, the Cyclones should be set down low. I’d watch for KJ and staff to target 165-184.
Flashback Stat: The Cyclones’ Class of 2010 that was ranked 6th had big hitters Kyven Gadsen and Mike Moreno, but missed on Ryak Finch and Joey Cozart.
