Despite the season ending not long ago, I thought it’d be a fun write up to look at what the lineup may look like next season. The Tigers are bringing in back to back top ten recruiting classes for the first time since I’ve been watching them and are looking to reload. They’ve had senior […]
Tiger Style Wrestling Camps Tiger Style Team Camp, hosted by the University of Missouri staff and wrestlers, is a premier camp designed to provide outstanding training opportunities for wrestlers of all levels. Held on Mizzou’s campus, this camp attracts athletes from across the state and throughout the country. Lead by head coach, Brian Smith, his […]
The Tigers sent a small contingent to the US Open and had an overall solid performance between age level and senior level. They had four competing under the Tiger Style wrestling club and then a handful of recruits and incoming wrestlers competing for their clubs. Here are some of the big takeaways I got after […]
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri wrestling associate head coach Kendric Maple has been selected to the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The Kansas Sports Hall of Fame strives to honor all athletes who have contributed to the history of sports in Kansas and inspire the public through their value of athletics. “I am honored to […]
The Tigers got a key piece in the transfer portal with the addition of redshirt senior Maxx Mayfield. Out of high school he was a three-time state champ from Lincoln, Nebraska. He started his career at Northwestern where he started from 2023-2025 with a record of 57-42 while at 165lbs. The past two years he […]
The Tigers added another strong piece to the class of 2026 with the verbal commitment of Cash Cooley. Coming out of the national powerhouse Allen High School in Texas, he is ranked #24 at 190lbs #114 on the class of 2026 Big Board. Once the 2026 Big Board is announced I could see him taking […]
Just over the weekend Mizzou saw 4x All-American Rocky Elam enter the transfer portal and quickly head to conference rival Iowa State. This news comes on the heels of their worst NCAA finish (14th) since 2014, their fewest qualifiers since 2010 (6), and their worst dual season since 2001. Through all that, I am very […]
Former Missouri wrestler Rocky Elam has announced his decision to transfer to Iowa State University for his final year of eligibility on BASCHAMANIA: The Podcast. The four-time All-American entered the transfer portal recently after medically redshirting last season due to injuries. Elam, who has battled through multiple serious injuries including a torn labrum and meniscus […]
Sometimes it takes a while for comprehension to happen after a major accomplishment. Ryan Herman had one of those moments in a hotel room in Indianapolis. The Maryville University senior had won the 285-pound Division II championship earlier this month. “It really didn’t sink in until I was showering afterward,” he said. “I definitely got […]
Moments after winning a national championship, Cole Ritter wanted to do one thing. That was to watch his teammate, Ryan Herman wrestle for a national championship for Maryville at the Division II finals. The Adrian native got his national championship medal on the podium and was then sequestered in a room for a drug test […]